1978 PIPER SENECA II
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper SENECA II listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +520 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Engine time -326 hr vs comps +4.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (74% of comps) +3.7%
- Autopilot (68% of comps) +1.0%
- No ADS-B (53% of comps have one) -1.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SENECA II |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,225 hrs |
| Engine time | 25 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN62 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA20 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Private aircraft Well maintained and in good condition Selling due to lack of use Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Modifications
Surface Deice System Propeller Electric Deice Vortex Generators Oxygen System, but bottle has been removed and is not available with the aircraft
Avionics
King KMA20 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon 2 x Garmin GNS430 1 is WAAS King KR87 ADF King KN62 DME King KCS55 HSI King VOR/GS Trig TT31 Mode S XPDR Copilot Instrument Panel with Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, VOR/GS Indicator, Altimeter Altimatic III Autopilot with Altitude (Altitude Mode has intermittent problems) David Clark Intercom for pilots and Sigtronic Intercom for passengers
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 II lands versus other Piper SENECA II listings on fyiAero.
Price
26th pct$117k · 26th percentile of 19 listings
Airframe time
67th pct6,225 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
21st pct25 hours since major overhaul · 21st percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
68th pct1,373 hours since major overhaul · 68th percentile of 19 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SENECA II |
| Serial Number | 34780093 |
| Registration # | D-GLOC |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | Pescara, Italy |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,225 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,407.04 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360EB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 82692R |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 210 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 25 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2024 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1775 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL LTSIO360E |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 807923R |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 210 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,373 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2004 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 427 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | BHC-C2YF-2CKUF |
| Prop 1 Time | 25 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | BHC-C2YF-2CKUF |
| Prop 2 Time | 317 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | TRIG TT31 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | King KMA20 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon 2 x Garmin GNS430 1 is WAAS King KR87 ADF King KN62 DME King KCS55 HSI King VOR/GS Trig TT31 Mode S XPDR Copilot Instrument Panel with Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, VOR/GS Indicator, Altimeter Altimatic III Autopilot with Altitude (Altitude Mode has intermittent problems) David Clark Intercom for pilots and Sigtronic Intercom for passengers |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Surface Deice System Propeller Electric Deice Vortex Generators Oxygen System, but bottle has been removed and is not available with the aircraft |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2020 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 34 200T Turbo Seneca II
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 34 200T Turbo Seneca II (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 725 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 177 kts · 204 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 870.0 / 1380.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-34-200T Turbo Seneca II seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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