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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 -1,785 hr vs comps +3.6%
- Engine time +772 hr vs comps -10.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (74% of comps) +3.7%
- Autopilot (68% of comps) +1.0%
- No ADS-B (53% of comps have one) -1.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SENECA II |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,920 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,797 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
History Built in 1978 and initially registered in Sweden as SE-GVN. According to the owner, the aircraft was imported from Sweden to Germany around 1990. Logbooks No. 2 to 4 and the corresponding aircraft records are available continuously from 6 July 1990 to the present. According to the present owner, two previous owners are known; both have since passed away. The complete ownership history prior to 1990 has not yet been confirmed. According to the owner, the aircraft has always been hangared and is currently kept in a heated hangar. Damage History In 2001, the aircraft sustained damage during a hard landing. The documented repair was completed and released to service on 12 March 2003 at 3,374 hours total time. The repair included work to the right wing, lower right fuselage aft of the wing attachment, right main landing gear, right aileron, right flap, right wingtip and right propeller. According to the owner, no other damage is known. Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice. Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser.
Modifications
Wing de-ice boots Co-pilot instruments Club seating Intercom Propeller de-ice Windshield ice plate Strobe Lights
Avionics
Audio / Marker: King KMA 20 COM / NAV / GPS: Garmin GNS 430 COM / NAV: Garmin GNC 255A Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder: King KT 76C DME: King KN 62A ADF: King KR 87 Autopilot: Piper Altimatic III C Weather: Sperry/RCA Weather Scout 1006 ELT: Artex ME 406
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
21st pct$107k · 21st percentile of 19 listings
Airframe time
11th pct3,920 hours total (TTAF) · 11th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
84th pct1,797 hours since major overhaul · 84th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
89th pct1,797 hours since major overhaul · 89th 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 | 34-7870205 |
| Registration # | D-GARE |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,920 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,407.04 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 3,258.43 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 200 HP |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,797 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 200 HP |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,797 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 400 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 546 SMOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Audio / Marker: King KMA 20 COM / NAV / GPS: Garmin GNS 430 COM / NAV: Garmin GNC 255A Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder: King KT 76C DME: King KN 62A ADF: King KR 87 Autopilot: Piper Altimatic III C Weather: Sperry/RCA Weather Scout 1006 ELT: Artex ME 406 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Wing de-ice boots Co-pilot instruments Club seating Intercom Propeller de-ice Windshield ice plate Strobe Lights |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Allover white with red and black stripes, repainted in 1990, in good condition (7 of 10) |
|---|---|
| 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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Last flight
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