1979 PIPER SENECA II
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable PIPER SENECA II listings ($145,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +6,678 hr vs comps -13.4%
- Engine time -907 hr vs comps +2.7%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 565 FAA-registered +2.4%
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 | 12,338 hrs |
| Engine time | 13 SOH |
Description
Detailed Description 1979 Piper Seneca based at Riverside, CA (KRAL). Features both engines at just 13 hours SMOH and Hartzell props with 87 hours since overhaul, offering excellent value for a light twin. Equipped with Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM, Collins radios and audio panel, King KFC-200 autopilot with KI-525A HSI, Mode C transponder, Deice boots, prop deice, and hot plate installed but INOP. No known damage history; logbooks missing 2007-2012. • Rosen Visors • Deice Boots (INOP) • Prop Deice (INOP) • Hot Plate (INOP) • Janitrol Heater (INOP) • Missing logs from 2007-2012 • No known damage
Modifications
Engine Details: LH: Continental TSIO 360-EB1B SN#: 818430-R (TBO 1800) 13hrs since Overhaul and installed in 2019 RH: Continental LTSIO 360-EB1B SN#: 807739-R (TBO 1800) 13 hrs since Overhaul and installed in 2021 by Cavu Aero Service Propeller Details: LH: Model: Hartzell HC-C2YF-2CUF 87 Hrs SOH, SN# AN5363 Overhauled and installed in 2015 RH: Model: Hartzell BHC-C2YF-2CLKUF 87 Hrs SOH, SN# AM220 Overhauled and installed in 2015
Avionics
• Garmin 430 NAV/COM/GPS • King KI-525A HIS • King KFC 200 A/P • Janitrol Heater • Bracket Air Filters • Collins AMR 350 Audio Panel • Collins 251/351 NAV/COM • King KFC-200 A/P • King KI-525A HIS • Mid-Continent Instruments MD200-706 (CDI) • Alcor EGT (x2) • Collins Transponder (Mode C)
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER SENECA II lands versus other PIPER SENECA II listings on fyiAero.
Price
85th pct$175k · 85th percentile of 20 listings
Airframe time
95th pct12,338 hours total (TTAF) · 95th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
9th pct13 hours since overhaul · 9th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
14th pct13 hours since overhaul · 14th percentile of 22 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.