1971 Piper Seneca I 430W EFIS De-Ice Autopilot

For sale is our 1971 Piper Seneca PA34-200.

Engines/Props:

Lycoming (L)IO-360-C1E6

1345 since Factory Overhaul

Sky-Tec Starters

Tannis pre-heat

Hartzell HC-C2YK

1345 SMOH

Full feathering, w/De-ice Boots

B-style hubs with no 5-year ADs

Counterweights for RPM limitation removal

Avionics

PS 7000 Audio Panel with 6-place intercom

Garmin G5 EFIS

Garmin 430 WAAS

King KX155

KN53 DME

Dual glideslope

Piper Altimatic IIIb-I w/ Glideslope capturing

Dual push to talk

Airframe

Electric trim

De-Ice boots

Windshield Heat Plate

Interior 7/10

6 Place non-club seating

Seats covered in new leather, New carpet, standard fading of plastic fairings

Paint is 7/10 some cracking on the fiberglass engine cowlings

98 gallons fuel

Nose & Aft baggage compartments 

Useful load 1353 Pounds

Recent Aircraft Service (past 12 months):

Garmin G5 EFIS Install

BF Goodrich De-ice timer overhaul

New Concorde XRG35 sealed battery

Left gear squat and down limit switch

Autopilot main computer board overhaul by Autopilots Central

Brake caliper overhaul and new brake pads

Tires and Tubes

Bruce custom cover cowl plugs

Annual due 4/1/2017     IFR Due 4/1/2018

This Seneca is a good solid IFR cross country load hauler.  We plan 145kts on 18gph carrying about 700-1000 pounds depending on fuel load.   Engines are solid, Lycoming 4-cyliders are hard to beat for dependability and reliability.  Burn no oil between 25 hour changes.

Its not the fastest 6-place twin but it has many added features, which enhance a safe and economical operation.  

The Autopilot is a Piper Altimatic IIIb-I, which is basically a Century autopilot.  With its glideslope capturing and the 430 WAAS unit I’ve flown coupled LPV approaches to minimums. 

The Garmin G5 EFIS is an excellent addition to the panel, plus it has a 4-hour internal battery providing an excellent safety backup in case of electrical or gyro failure for IFR flight.

The De-Ice system also adds safety but is not FIKI certified (only missing heated stall sensors), I wouldn’t spend much time at all in ice with any aircraft but that’s just my opinion.  The boots are in good shape with little to no cracking and only two patches. 

 Airframe logs compete with AD-LOG system, Engine logs complete from factory overhaul.  Previous part 135 aircraft.

This plane has served us well but we simply don’t use it with enough regularity to justify it.  Its kept in a heated hangar.   We do fly it every two weeks so times will change.

We are open to trades for either large (4place or bigger) taildraggers or class A motorhomes plus cash as needed.   Transaction will be handled through an escrow company for everyone’s protection and that fee (~$500) will be split.  Deposit due promptly and remainder due within 7 business days.

I have described the Seneca as best as possible.  It is being offered for sale in annual but AS-IS with no guarantee of condition or specs…do you own homework.  Aircraft is available for inspection for serious parties.

Delivery is possible on a mutually agreeable schedule for costs incurred.  Aircraft listed elsewhere, auction may end without notice.

Additional photos, log scans, or information is available for serious parties.  No Brokers, I do not need assistance selling or delivering.

We do NOT need to sell this plane, just looking to transition to something different.  We are more than happy to keep it, so the price is firm.  

If you are serious please message me for my contact info.

Some common questions...

AirFrame Total Time ~4500 Hours

No Owner financing.  

All De-Ice systems work as designed.  

The airplane is turn-key, ready to go.  Needs nothing.