1978 Piper Seneca for sale

1978 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$92,311 lowest of 2 offers
Location Timisoara, Romania
Total Time 2,865 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-7870066
Reg # 9H-AEB Malta
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Interior: (2) All photos (5) Price: 80 000 EUR Posted: 3 years ago Views: 3472 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Piper Model PA-34-200T Seneca II Year 1978 Seller soso65 Contact Seller type Private Location Timisoara, Romania Condition Pre-owned Total Time 2865 h Undercarriage Retractable Tricycle Seats 6 Flight Rules IFR

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Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
soso65 Contact
winglist.aero
$92,311 *
EUR 80,000
MattR Contact
winglist.aero
$173,084 *
EUR 150,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1978 Piper Seneca (9H-AEB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,865 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $92,311.

The Seneca cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 750 nm (1,389 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 22 GPH (83 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $121/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 2,865 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,865 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Max Speed
196 kts (363 km/h)
Range
750 nm (1,389 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
Useful Load
1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Fuel Capacity
123 gal (466 L)
Fuel Burn
22 GPH (83 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Seneca

Fuel Burn
22.0 GPH
~$143/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Seneca. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (9H-AEB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Timisoara, Romania

RO

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check 9H-AEB against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

6 price events · sources: winglist.aero

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