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Multi-Engine Piston

1979 PIPER SENECA II

KWHP- --Los Angeles, CA · USA
$149,900 fyiEstimate $139,500–$143,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable PIPER SENECA II listings ($145,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +1,544 hr vs comps -3.1%
  • Engine time +605 hr vs comps -1.8%
  • 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.

1979
7,204 hrs
N3048Y
34-797
2
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 GTX330
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 60 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

How this aircraft compares

Where this PIPER SENECA II lands versus other PIPER SENECA II listings on fyiAero.

Price

65th pct
$69k$350kThis aircraft · $150k

$150k · 65th percentile of 20 listings

Airframe time

77th pct
2,50012,348This aircraft · 7,204

7,204 hours total (TTAF) · 77th percentile of 22 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

73rd pct
132,249This aircraft · 1,525

1,525 hours since major overhaul · 73rd percentile of 22 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

50th pct
21,940This aircraft · 878

878 hours since major overhaul · 50th 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.