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1982 PIPER SENECA III
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable PIPER SENECA III listings ($258,988), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings +0.8%
- Airframe time -453 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 236 FAA-registered +1.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER SENECA III |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,882 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,052 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275, Garmin GTN 750 |
| Annual | October 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1982 Piper Seneca III - Absolutely Loaded with Modifications! - Only 3882 Hours TTSNEW, 1052 / 1052 SMOH by Penn Yan Aero, 3-Blade Hot Props, Known ICE Package Featuring De-Ice Package and Windshield Hot Plate, King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Pre-Select and Yaw Damper Features, Dual Garmin GI-275's, GTN-750 GPS Navigator, Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B Solution, Flight Stream 510 Blue Tooth Connectivity Solution, XM Weather, Radar, Avidyne EX600 MFD, JPI EDM-760 Graphic Engine Monitor, Shadin Fuel Computer, Factory Oxygen, Merlyn Black Magic Wastegates, Turbo Plus Intercoolers, LoPresti How Cowl Nose Bowls, LoPresti and Knots 2U Speed Mods, Vortex Generators, Speed Brakes, Club Seating, Leather, Deluxe Refreshment Bar and More!
Modifications
SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Factory Known Ice Option featuring De-Ice Boots and Windshield Hot Plate • 3-Blade Hot Props Featuring Polished Spinners • Factory (6)-Place Oxygen • Merlyn Black Magic Automatic Wastegate Controllers • Turbo Plus Intercoolers • LoPresti Howl Cowl Nose Bowls • LoPresti Wing Tip Lights with Pulse Feature • LoPresti Flap Gap Seals Speed Enhancement • LoPresti Gear Spats Speed Enhancement • LoPresti Flap Hinge Fairings (Splitters) Speed Enhancement • Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings Speed Enhancement • Vortex Generators • Speed Brakes ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING FEATURES • Prop Sychrophaser • Vertical Card Compass • Avionics Master Switch • Davtron Digital Voltage Gauge • Heavy Duty Brakes System • Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes, and Parking Brake • Wing Flaps • Alternate Static Source • Engine Hour Recorder • Overhead Switch Panel • Outside Air Temperature Gauge • 128 gallons total capacity, 122 gallons usable • Windshield Defrosters & Control • Halon Fire Extinguisher • Individually controlled overhead fresh air vents • Individually controlled fresh air vents – (Floor mounted) • External Power Receptacle • Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading • Tie Down Rings • Forward & Aft Cabin and nose baggage doors, lockable • Wing Tip Recognition Lights • Avionics Dimming • Super Sound Proofing • Cabin Reading Lights - four • Pilot Vent Window • Tinted Windshield and Windows • Dual Push Talk • Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading • Instrument Panel Lighting • Forward Baggage Compartment Lighting • Map Lights • Hobbs Meter • Clock – (Panel Mounted) AIRCRAFT ACCEESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE SALE • Tanis Pre-Heat Remote Timer for Pre-Heating the Engines by SwitchOn – (Cellular Connectivity) • Tanis Engine Nacel Covers • Cabin Cover • Cowl Plugs for Both Engines • Lug Bug Aircraft Tug – (Gas Powered) • Tow Bar • Chocks
Avionics
• King KFC-200 Autopilot Featuring Altitude Hold and Electric Trim • King KAS-297 Altitude Pre-Selector • King KC-296 Yaw Damper • Garmin GI-275 Attitude Indicator • Garmin GI-275 Horizonal Situation Indicator • Garmin GTP-59 Outside Air Temperature Probe • Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacons & Intercom • Garmin GTN-750 GPS Navigator / COM – (WAAS Enabled) • Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B IN and OUT Solution • Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder • Garmin GSB-15 USB Charging Port • Flight Stream 510 Blue Tooth Connectivity Solution • Heads-Up Technology XMD-076 XM Weather • King KY-196A COM - (#2) – (The Display is showing its age, but is functional) • King KNS-81 NAV - (#2) – (The display is showing its age but is functional) • King KT-76A Transponder – (#2) • Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display • Bendix King RDS-81 Radar – (Displayed on the Avidyne EX-600) • King KRA-10A Radar Altimeter – (Older System, No Guarantees) • WX-10 Stormscope – (INOP) • JPI EDM-760 Graphic Engine Monitoring System • Shadin Fuel Flow Computer • Co-Pilot Instrumentation – (Horizon / Altimeter / Turn Coordinator)
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER SENECA III lands versus other PIPER SENECA III listings on fyiAero.
Price
75th pct$270k · 75th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
44th pct3,882 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
62nd pct1,052 hours since major overhaul · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
75th pct1,052 hours since major overhaul · 75th percentile of 8 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SENECA III |
| Serial Number | 34-8233073 |
| Registration # | N888VF |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | Iowa |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,882 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360KB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,052 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL LTSIO360KB |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 220 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,052 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 1069 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 1069 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • King KFC-200 Autopilot Featuring Altitude Hold and Electric Trim • King KAS-297 Altitude Pre-Selector • King KC-296 Yaw Damper • Garmin GI-275 Attitude Indicator • Garmin GI-275 Horizonal Situation Indicator • Garmin GTP-59 Outside Air Temperature Probe • Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacons & Intercom • Garmin GTN-750 GPS Navigator / COM – (WAAS Enabled) • Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B IN and OUT Solution • Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder • Garmin GSB-15 USB Charging Port • Flight Stream 510 Blue Tooth Connectivity Solution • Heads-Up Technology XMD-076 XM Weather • King KY-196A COM - (#2) – (The Display is showing its age, but is functional) • King KNS-81 NAV - (#2) – (The display is showing its age but is functional) • King KT-76A Transponder – (#2) • Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display • Bendix King RDS-81 Radar – (Displayed on the Avidyne EX-600) • King KRA-10A Radar Altimeter – (Older System, No Guarantees) • WX-10 Stormscope – (INOP) • JPI EDM-760 Graphic Engine Monitoring System • Shadin Fuel Flow Computer • Co-Pilot Instrumentation – (Horizon / Altimeter / Turn Coordinator) |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Factory Known Ice Option featuring De-Ice Boots and Windshield Hot Plate • 3-Blade Hot Props Featuring Polished Spinners • Factory (6)-Place Oxygen • Merlyn Black Magic Automatic Wastegate Controllers • Turbo Plus Intercoolers • LoPresti Howl Cowl Nose Bowls • LoPresti Wing Tip Lights with Pulse Feature • LoPresti Flap Gap Seals Speed Enhancement • LoPresti Gear Spats Speed Enhancement • LoPresti Flap Hinge Fairings (Splitters) Speed Enhancement • Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings Speed Enhancement • Vortex Generators • Speed Brakes ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING FEATURES • Prop Sychrophaser • Vertical Card Compass • Avionics Master Switch • Davtron Digital Voltage Gauge • Heavy Duty Brakes System • Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes, and Parking Brake • Wing Flaps • Alternate Static Source • Engine Hour Recorder • Overhead Switch Panel • Outside Air Temperature Gauge • 128 gallons total capacity, 122 gallons usable • Windshield Defrosters & Control • Halon Fire Extinguisher • Individually controlled overhead fresh air vents • Individually controlled fresh air vents – (Floor mounted) • External Power Receptacle • Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading • Tie Down Rings • Forward & Aft Cabin and nose baggage doors, lockable • Wing Tip Recognition Lights • Avionics Dimming • Super Sound Proofing • Cabin Reading Lights - four • Pilot Vent Window • Tinted Windshield and Windows • Dual Push Talk • Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading • Instrument Panel Lighting • Forward Baggage Compartment Lighting • Map Lights • Hobbs Meter • Clock – (Panel Mounted) AIRCRAFT ACCEESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE SALE • Tanis Pre-Heat Remote Timer for Pre-Heating the Engines by SwitchOn – (Cellular Connectivity) • Tanis Engine Nacel Covers • Cabin Cover • Cowl Plugs for Both Engines • Lug Bug Aircraft Tug – (Gas Powered) • Tow Bar • Chocks |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | NOTATIONS / INCIDENT HISTORY • The King KY-196A COM and King KNS-81 NAV displays have delamination. • The De-Ice Boots have some patches. • February 18, 2011 – Nose tire failure. Repairs were made to the inboard sections of both wings. • October 29, 2008 – Porpoise landing incident. Both flaps were repaired and the RH engine was sent out for an IRAN due to a propeller strike. • September 9, 1988 – Engines removed for sudden stoppage inspection. The LH main strut was replaced with a new part. The RH main upper trunnion was replaced and New LH Flap was installed. ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE: April 1, 2027 BI-ANNUAL IFR INSPECTION DUE: March 18, 2028 ELT BATTERY REPLACEMENT DUE: October 2026 AIRCRAFT BATTERY STATUS: New Battery Installed In 2026 USEFUL LOAD: 1351.14 Pounds Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years. Bartelt Aviation does not endorse nor are we affiliated with Currency Finance, Avemco, or the Aircraft Cost Calculator that may be attached to our aircraft online sales ads. Bartelt Aviation has the ability to refer you to an Aircraft Lender and an Insurance Agent that should be able to provide you with lower cost options and superior customer service. Ask your Bartelt Aviation Sales person for details. |
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Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N888VF - W&B Revisions.pdf |
|---|---|
| Propeller | N888VF - RH Prop Log 2 - Since OH.pdf N888VF - LH Prop Log - Since New.pdf |
| Engine | N888VF - RH Engine Log 2.pdf N888VF - LH Engine Log 3 Log.pdf |
| Aircraft | N888VF - AF Log 3.pdf N888VF - AF Log 2.pdf N888VF - AF Log 1.pdf |
