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1979 PIPER SENECA II

KWHP- --Los Angeles, CA · USA
🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$129,900
fyiEstimate $139,000–$142,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper SENECA II listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +1,499 hr vs comps -3.0%
  • Engine time +176 hr vs comps -2.5%
  • Modern GPS navigator (74% of comps) +3.7%
  • Autopilot (68% of comps) +1.0%
  • No ADS-B (53% of comps have one) -1.4%
  • Market supply: 14 for sale of 565 FAA-registered +2.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1979
7,204 hrs
N3048Y ✈ Flight Tracking
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34-797
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2
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Aeronautica LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 West Hollywood, CA

Overview

Make / ModelPiper SENECA II
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time7,204 hrs
Engine time1525 SMOH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

Detailed Description This well-maintained, always hangared, IFR-certified aircraft is a proven cross-country performer, having successfully completed two Los Angeles to Atlanta trips within the last 90 days. Annual just performed 05/2026 with Heater Test Passed & New V-Band Turbo Clamps. Notable upgrades and features include a digital fuel scan/flow sensor, vortex generators that enhance performance lower VMVC and increase payload to 1,048 lbs and a clean, well-kept interior. Avionics include an Autopilot, HSI and a dependable Garmin 430, providing solid navigation capability for IFR operations. Additionally, the aircraft features a new landing gear hydraulic power pack, adding to its overall reliability and value. -No Prior Accidents -VGs- Vortex Generators Increasing Payload 168lbs to achieve 1,048lbs, Lowering VMC to Stall Speed (2024) -New Landing Gear Hydraulic Power Pack (2025) -Tires Great Shape -Wing Tip Lights

Modifications

200HP With Turbos. Fully Functioning Turbos Propellers (No Oil Leaks) New AD Required V-Band Turbo Clamps

Avionics

Garmin GNS 430 JPI Multi Engine Fuel Flow (FS-450M) Uavionix Tailbeacon King KY 197A King KN 53 Garmin GTX 330 Transponder New ELT (2023) KI525A HSI (Serviced 2023) Superior Panel Technology Red LED Lights for Instrument Panel GMA 340 Audio Panel AutoPilot-Altimatic IIIC

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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

47th pct
$67k$400kThis aircraft · $130k

$130k · 47th percentile of 19 listings

Airframe time

78th pct
3,71012,348This aircraft · 7,204

7,204 hours total (TTAF) · 78th percentile of 18 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

68th pct
131,969This aircraft · 1,525

1,525 hours since major overhaul · 68th percentile of 19 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

47th pct
21,875This aircraft · 878

878 hours since major overhaul · 47th 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.

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).

$49,686annual budget · 90 hrs/yr
$344variable cost / hour
$1.94cost per nm
29.0gph fuel burn
$147,125avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $139,000–$142,500

Performance & dimensions

Range725 nm
Cruise speed177 kts · 204 mph
Takeoff / landing870.0 / 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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