1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Description
Airframe
Total Time: 7344 hours
Engines
Left Engine:
Continental TSIO-360-EB
TSOH: 1061 hrs
Overhauled 10/01/2010
TBO: 1800 hours
Magnetos TSOH 148 overhauled 05/11/2020
Fuel Pump & Flow Divider TSOH 118 overhauled 08/05/2021
Right Engine:
Continental LTSIO-360-EB
TSOH: 782 hrs
Overhauled 16/05/2013
TBO: 1800 hours
Magnetos TSOH 148 overhauled 05/11/2020
Fuel Pump & Flow Divider TSOH 118 overhauled 08/05/2021
Propellers
Left Propeller:
3 bladed Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2LKUF FJC7663-2R
TT:1835 hrs
TSOH: 33 hrs
Overhauled 18/112022
TBO: 2400 hrs / 6 Years
Propeller De-ICE
Right Propeller:
3 bladed Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2KUFF C7663B-2R
TT:1835 hrs
TSOH: 153 hrs
Overhauled 28/102020
TBO: 2400 hrs / 6 Years
Propeller De-ICE
Maintenance Status
Annual completed April 2023
AD’s & SB’s complied with, all inspections current
Avionics
Full IFR & PBN Operation
Garmin GMA 342 Audio Panel
Garmin GNS 430W NAV-COM-GPS
Garmin GNC 255A NAV-COM
Garmin G5 HSI Compass System
Century III Autopilot
Collins 650/A ADF
King KN 62A DME
Trig TT31 Mode S Transponder
Artex 345 406 MHz ELT
EDM Engine Analyzer
Digital Tachometer
Digital Fuel Flow Indicator
Copilot instrument panel with:
Attitude indicator
Airspeed indicator
Attitude Indicator
Vertical speed indicator, variometer
Directional gyro
Chronometer
Options
Surface De-ice System
Propeller De-ice
Windshield Hotplate
Long Range Fuel Tanks
Co-Pilot Instrument Panel
Stormscope
EDM Engine Monitor
Digital Fuel flow
Digital Engine RPM
Janitrol Cabin Heater FR90D38-1EL TT: 1490 hrs
Interior
Red leather & fabric seats with red carpet, passenger seats with original covers, pilot seats furbished, condition 8/10.
Club Seating Configuration
Refreshment Cabinet
Exterior
White & dark red with silver accents, condition 8/10.
Remarks
MTOW: 1999 kg
Empty Weight: 1469 kg
Fuel Capacity: 128 USG, 123 Usable
Damage History: One gear up landing in November 2001
New ARC: 18-09-2023
VAT not applicable, not possible to deduct it from the price
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Engine
Left Engine: Continental TSIO-360-EB TSOH: 1061 hrs Overhauled 10/01/2010 TBO: 1800 hours Magnetos TSOH 148 overhauled 05/11/2020 Fuel Pump & Flow Divider TSOH 118 overhauled 08/05/2021 Right Engine: Continental LTSIO-360-EB TSOH: 782 hrs Overhauled 16/05/2013 TBO: 1800 hours Magnetos TSOH 148 overhauled 05/11/2020 Fuel Pump & Flow Divider TSOH 118 overhauled 08/05/2021 Propellers Left Propeller: 3 bladed Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2LKUF FJC7663-2R TT:1835 hrs TSOH: 33 hrs Overhauled 18/112022 TBO: 2400 hrs / 6 Years Propeller De-ICE Right Propeller: 3 bladed Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2KUFF C7663B-2R TT:1835 hrs TSOH: 153 hrs Overhauled 28/102020 TBO: 2400 hrs / 6 Years Propeller De-ICE Maintenance Status Annual completed April 2023 AD’s & SB’s complied with, all inspections current Avionics Full IFR & PBN Operation Garmin GMA 342 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 430W NAV-COM-GPS Garmin GNC 255A NAV-COM Garmin G5 HSI Compass System Century III Autopilot Collins 650/A ADF King KN 62A DME Trig TT31 Mode S Transponder Artex 345 406 MHz ELT EDM Engine Analyzer Digital Tachometer Digital Fuel Flow Indicator Copilot instrument panel with: Attitude indicator Airspeed indicator Attitude Indicator Vertical speed indicator, variometer Directional gyro Chronometer Options Surface De-ice System Propeller De-ice Windshield Hotplate Long Range Fuel Tanks Co-Pilot Instrument Panel Stormscope EDM Engine Monitor Digital Fuel flow Digital Engine RPM Janitrol Cabin Heater FR90D38-1EL TT: 1490 hrs Interior Red leather & fabric seats with red carpet, passenger seats with original covers, pilot seats furbished, condition 8/10. Club Seating Configuration Refreshment Cabinet Exterior White & dark red with silver accents, condition 8/10. Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg Empty Weight: 1469 kg Fuel Capacity: 128 USG, 123 Usable Damage History: One gear up landing in November 2001 New ARC: 18-09-2023 VAT n
Interior
Red leather & fabric seats with red carpet, passenger seats with original covers, pilot seats furbished, condition 8/10. Club Seating Configuration Refreshment Cabinet Exterior White & dark red with silver accents, condition 8/10. Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg Empty Weight: 1469 kg Fuel Capacity: 128 USG, 123 Usable Damage History: One gear up landing in November 2001 New ARC: 18-09-2023 VAT not applicable, not possible to deduct it from the price Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Exterior
White & dark red with silver accents, condition 8/10. Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg Empty Weight: 1469 kg Fuel Capacity: 128 USG, 123 Usable Damage History: One gear up landing in November 2001 New ARC: 18-09-2023 VAT not applicable, not possible to deduct it from the price Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$131,544
$132,695
|
Italy | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (I-PREM) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 7,344 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 $131,544.
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 7,344 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.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (I-PREM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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