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1978 PIPER SEMINOLE
Starts from the median asking price of 105 comparable PIPER Multi-Engine Piston listings ($200,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +3,001 hr vs comps -6.0%
- Engine time +780 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 397 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER SEMINOLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1800 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275 |
Description
Detailed Description 1978 Piper PA-44 Seminole. Hard to find twin in today's market, especially one that's IFR capable and ready to go to work. ~8,600 TT airframe. Complete logs from 1997 to present. Logbooks from 1978-1997 are missing, but all records from 1997 forward have been scanned and consolidated into a single organized logbook. Aircraft has been used as a trainer its entire life and has damage history including prior prop strikes, all reflected in the price. Right engine approx 1,800 SMOH. Left engine approx 2,500 SMOH (over TBO). Both engines are currently running and flying. Both props approx 1,367 hours since overhaul. Features upgraded top prop. Avionics include Garmin 530W, Garmin 430W, and dual GI 275s (one configured as HSI). Solid IFR platform. Interior is brand new from Generation Global (New Zealand). Paint is older, typical trainer condition (3/5). This is not a showpiece, it's a working airplane. Ideal for flight school use, time building, or someone looking for an affordable entry into a multi. Between the avionics and interior, a lot of the expensive upgrades are already done. Hard to find Seminole in today's market, especially one that's IFR capable and ready to work. This aircraft has spent its life as a trainer and shows it. It is not a showpiece, but it is a functional and capable twin. Missing early logs and damage history are reflected in the price. Between the Garmin WAAS stack, dual GI 275s, and brand new interior, a lot of the expensive upgrades have already been done. Ideal for flight school use, time building, or someone looking for an affordable entry into multi-engine ownership. Located in Eastern Kentucky. 1978 Piper PA-44 Seminole ~8,600 hours total time Complete logs from 1997 to present Logbooks from 1978-1997 missing All logs from 1997 forward have been scanned and consolidated into one organized logbook Aircraft has been used primarily as a trainer Damage history including multiple prop strikes (priced accordingly) Solid straight airframe, working airplane not a showpiece
Modifications
Lycoming O-360 series engines Right Engine: ~1,800 SMOH Left Engine: ~2,500 SMOH (over TBO) Both engines currently running and flying Props: Both props had 1,363 hours since overhaul at tach 1,072 Current tach ~1,076 Approx 1,367 hours since overhaul on both Features upgraded top prop
Avionics
Garmin 530W (WAAS) Garmin 430W (WAAS) Dual GI 275s - One configured as HSI IFR capable platform Strong trainer or cross-country setup
