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 -307 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Engine time +159 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (68% of comps) +4.4%
- Autopilot (63% of comps) +1.1%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 172 FAA-registered +3.5%
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 | 6,104 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,989 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA7000M |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
This is a solid Seneca I normally aspirated and been owned by the same owner 20/yrs. Logs and records are at RidgeAire web site.
Modifications
Robertson STOL Kit -Robertson STOL Kit -Counter Rotating Props -Nose Baggage Compartment -Aft Baggage Door -Foldable Arm Rest/Additional Seat -Dual Storm Windows -Polished Chrome Spinners -Wingtip Strobes
Avionics
-Aidyne EX500 MFD -GNS 430W Nav/Com/GPS -Altimatic III B-1 Autopilot -PMA7000M-S Audiopanel -EDM 760 Engine Monitor
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
Where this Piper SENECA lands versus other Piper SENECA listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
40th pct6,104 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
83rd pct1,989 hours since major overhaul · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
17th pct324 hours since major overhaul · 17th 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 |
| Serial Number | 34-7250198 |
| Registration # | N22JL |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KJSO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,104 |
|---|---|
| STOL | Yes |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 93 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-C1E6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | RL-8412-51A |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,989 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2003 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING LIO-360-C1E6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | RL-666-67A |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 324 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2019 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C2YK-2CLEUF |
| Prop 1 Time | 746 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 746 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | NARCO AVIONICS AT150 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | -Aidyne EX500 MFD -GNS 430W Nav/Com/GPS -Altimatic III B-1 Autopilot -PMA7000M-S Audiopanel -EDM 760 Engine Monitor |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | -Robertson STOL Kit -Counter Rotating Props -Nose Baggage Compartment -Aft Baggage Door -Foldable Arm Rest/Additional Seat -Dual Storm Windows -Polished Chrome Spinners -Wingtip Strobes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Robertson STOL Kit |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1972 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual & IFR Due |
|---|
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.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N22JL. More flight tracking ›
