1972 PIPER SENECA
Starts from the median asking price of 95 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($199,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +3,470 hr vs comps -6.9%
- Engine time +8,007 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (68% of comps) +4.4%
- Autopilot (63% of comps) +1.1%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SENECA |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 9,881 hrs |
| Engine time | 10,251 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Airframe total time: 9881 hrs
Modifications
Lightweight Surface Pneumatic De-icing system and propeller electrothermal de-icing system, Windshield hot plate, Pitot and stall warning heating system protected by landing gear switch Propellers with dampers Electric pitch trim installation, Logo light, Currently removed, hoses still present with covers installed Additional FOCA Approved documentation for 98 USG fuel tank for ferry flights. Increased MTOW approved for 4560 Lbs Remaining Useful Load with full tanks and ferry tank: 453.45 Lbs FERRY TANK NOT AVAILABLE
Avionics
IFR, PS Engineering audio panel with intercom and marker beacon, 1 x Garmin GNS530 WAAS 8.33 kHz 1 x King KX125 COM 760 Ch, FM Immune, KN72 NAV, KCS55 HSI, KR85 ADF with RMI, KN62A DME, ME406 ELT, King KT79 Mode "S" XPDR, ACK A30 Encoder, Autocontr III Autopilot 3 axis coupled to HSI and VOR, GPS approved for VFR/IFR enroute, B-RNAV, terminal and instrument approach (GPS, VOR, VOR-DME, NDB, NDB-DME) operation. Within the US National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138 and such countries where GPS enroute, terminal and non-precision approaches are authorized by the appropriate airworthiness authority. WX900 Stormscope, Copilot instruments Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, VOR/GS, DG Day/Night, IFR Category 1, B-RNAV (RNP 5)
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Airframe time
99th pct9,881 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
99th pct10,251 hours since new · 99th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
99th pct7,758 hours since new · 99th percentile of 6 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SENECA |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | HB-LML |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | LSZL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,881 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 10,251 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 7,758 SNEW |
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Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | IFR, PS Engineering audio panel with intercom and marker beacon, 1 x Garmin GNS530 WAAS 8.33 kHz 1 x King KX125 COM 760 Ch, FM Immune, KN72 NAV, KCS55 HSI, KR85 ADF with RMI, KN62A DME, ME406 ELT, King KT79 Mode "S" XPDR, ACK A30 Encoder, Autocontr III Autopilot 3 axis coupled to HSI and VOR, GPS approved for VFR/IFR enroute, B-RNAV, terminal and instrument approach (GPS, VOR, VOR-DME, NDB, NDB-DME) operation. Within the US National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138 and such countries where GPS enroute, terminal and non-precision approaches are authorized by the appropriate airworthiness authority. WX900 Stormscope, Copilot instruments Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, VOR/GS, DG Day/Night, IFR Category 1, B-RNAV (RNP 5) |
Additional Equipment
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Lightweight Surface Pneumatic De-icing system and propeller electrothermal de-icing system, Windshield hot plate, Pitot and stall warning heating system protected by landing gear switch Propellers with dampers Electric pitch trim installation, Logo light, Currently removed, hoses still present with covers installed Additional FOCA Approved documentation for 98 USG fuel tank for ferry flights. Increased MTOW approved for 4560 Lbs Remaining Useful Load with full tanks and ferry tank: 453.45 Lbs FERRY TANK NOT AVAILABLE |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981, Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07 EASA Noise Certificate 74.8 dB(A) Maximum Take Off Weight: 1905 kg - 4199.00 lbs Empty Weight: 2960.55 Useful Load: 1235.45 Lbs Fuel Capacity: 93 USG Annual inspection and EASA ARC are overdue. Selling as is, where is |
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Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 34 Seneca
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 34 Seneca (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 685 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 162 kts · 186 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1000.0 / 705.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-34 Seneca seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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