1979 PIPER SENECA II
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper SENECA II listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -728 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Engine time +83 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (74% of comps) +3.7%
- No Autopilot (68% of comps have one) -2.1%
- 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 | 4,977 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,906 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
Description
Project Aircraft No valid ARC ARC was not issued due to the maintenace backlog.
Avionics
COM/NAV/GS/GPS: GARMIN GNS 430 COM/NAV: KING KX 125 XPDR: GARMIN GTX 330 DME: KING KN 65A ADF: KING KR 87 AUDIO/MKR: KING KMA 20 ENC: NARCO AR 500 GS II: KING KN 75 GPS II: GARMIN 155XL SC: B.F.G WX 900 AP: PIPER ALTIMATIC 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 autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
5th pct$67k · 5th percentile of 19 listings
Airframe time
28th pct4,977 hours total (TTAF) · 28th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
95th pct1,906 hours since overhaul · 95th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
26th pct310 hours since overhaul · 26th 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SENECA II |
| Serial Number | 34-7970122 |
| Registration # | D-GDTP |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | EDWC/Damme |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,977 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360EB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,906 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1999 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL LTSIO360EB |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 310 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2012 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3AF34C502 |
| Prop 1 Time | 320 |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 320 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | COM/NAV/GS/GPS: GARMIN GNS 430 COM/NAV: KING KX 125 XPDR: GARMIN GTX 330 DME: KING KN 65A ADF: KING KR 87 AUDIO/MKR: KING KMA 20 ENC: NARCO AR 500 GS II: KING KN 75 GPS II: GARMIN 155XL SC: B.F.G WX 900 AP: PIPER ALTIMATIC ELT: ARTEX ME 406 |
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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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