Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassMulti-Engine Piston
- Passenger Capacity6
- Max Range700 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed170 KTAS
- Useful Load1,300 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$100,000 - $180,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityMedium
Operating Costs
- EngineContinental TSIO-360 (x2)
- Engine TBO1800 hrs
- Fuel Type100LL
- Fuel Efficiency22 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$300 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$2,141/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$891/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$1,250/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy / Upgraded
Ownership Analysis
The Seneca II, produced from 1975 to 1981, introduced turbocharged Continental TSIO-360 engines (200 hp each) to the Seneca line, dramatically improving high-altitude and single-engine performance over the original Seneca I. Its turbocharged engines made it one of the more capable affordable six-seat twins of its era, especially at higher altitudes.
Turbocharger condition, engine times on both sides, and airframe corrosion history are the key diligence items given the aircraft’s age. Panels range from original to extensively upgraded. Twin-engine ownership doubles engine and propeller reserves, so both engines’ times since overhaul should be weighed carefully.
The Seneca II is one of the more affordable ways into a turbocharged six-seat twin, and lenders focus on engine status, logbooks, and pilot experience. Loan terms fall under the Certified Piston tier.
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