1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
1978 Piper Seneca II, K-Ice, 1698 TT A E, Very nice, needs annual
Interior
all original, but this airplane is incredibly clean and looks like a 1698TT airplane!
Exterior
and Interior all original, but this airplane is incredibly clean and looks like a 1698TT airplane!
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Chicago Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Chicago, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (36696) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,698 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826.
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 1,698 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 102 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (36696) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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