Description:

This 1988 Seneca will be an amazing aircraft for someone who wants a solid platform to upgrade a late-model de-iced twin. This Seneca III needs an overhaul for the left engine and is priced accordingly. There will be a buyer with a part life TSIO-360-KB looking for just such an opportunity, as these aircraft are very valuable when in Service.

In Europe, the Seneca with the 4,407lbs Mod kit, like G-BOCU, do not attract airways charges. They offer seating for 7, are solid grass strip performers and have a double-width rear door. The fuel burn on these aircraft is less than you would think, and for a lot less than a Turbo Saratoga, you can do a lot more. In reality, the Turbo Saratoga burns 70 Litres an hour, but the Seneca for about 95 Litres cruising circa 170kts, and moving a much greater useful load in a de-iced twin airframe. In Europe, the MTOW is restricted to 4407lbs to strategically manage the Euro Control Charges; in the USA, the factory MTOW is 4750lb,s allowing the aircraft to carry 1,432lbs.

G-BOCU started life as a BAE Systems aeroplane up to 2004, a leading defence contractor in the UK, where it was very well maintained. Then it went to Jerez as a trainer, and back to the UK, where it was used for IR training. The LH engine was removed, after it had a conrod failure. We sourced a core engine, and this is included in the sale. The starboard engine starts and runs well, the aircraft systems all check out on the ground. We want the new owner to verify same before purchase with us, and that is why we have not dismantled it. If engineering assistance is required, we can supply same by separate negotiation to ferry or pack the aircraft for sea freight.

This is a late model aircraft with a great avionics suite, updated in 2020 and will really work for someone who wants an aircraft to upgrade and work with at the right price. We’ve exported aircraft all over the world and are happy to have a chat on Zoom at any stage.

Time State
1988 Model Year PA34-220T
Piper Seneca III
SN 3433114
1999kg MTOW Kit
Last Maintenance April 2022
11533hrs TTAF

TCM TSIO-360-KB (Port)
Core for Overhaul/Good Crankshaft

TCM LTSIO-360-KB (STB)
1024hrs SMOH
Starts and Runs Well, Video Available

Hartzell BHC-C2YF-2CKUF/FC8459-8R (Port)
499hrs SNEW
Hartzell BHC-C2YF-2CLKUF/FJC8459-8R (STB)
843hrs SNEW

Interior
Blue Cloth Forward Facing Seating (ex Trainer)
6x Shoulder Harness
Fresh Air Vents
O/H Lights

Exterior
White base with blue, red and orange striping.
Decal registration marks.

Avionics
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
Garmin GTN650 WAAS/Nav/Com 1
Garmin GTX335 Mode S/ADSB Out
Garmin 225A Com 2
King KNS80 RNAV/Nav 2
King KR87 ADF
King RMI
King ILS
Dual King AH/HSI with Flight Director x2

Options
Beacon
De-Ice Boots/TKS Windshield/Hot Prop
Strobe Lights
LED Wing Lights
Recent Cabin Heater O/H 124hrs Ago in Dec 2021
Recent Landing Gear Pump
1999kg MTOW Kit
Altimeters x3
True Airspeed Indicators x2
Full Co-Pilot Panel
Starter Warning Lights
Vent Fan
6 Place Intercom
3.5mm Music Intercom x2
Sun Visors x2
Shoulder Harnesses x6
Digital Clocks x2
Electric Trim x2
EGT
OAT Gauge

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£30k
07752 209776
00353 87 2218706

Price: £30k