This 1988 Seneca III 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 time-limited TSIO-360-KB looking for just such an opportunity, as these aircraft are very valuable when in service.

In Europe, the Seneca with the 4,407-lbs Mod kit, like G-BOCU, incurs no airway 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 burns about 95 litres while cruising at circa 170kts and moving a much greater useful load in a de-iced twin airframe. In Europe, the MTOW is restricted to 4407 lbs to manage Euro Control Charges; in the USA, the factory MTOW is 4750 lbs, allowing the aircraft to carry 1,432 lbs.

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 a con-rod failure. We sourced a core engine, which is included in the sale. The starboard engine starts and runs well, and the aircraft systems all check out on the ground. We advise the new owner to verify this before purchase, and that is why we have not dismantled the aircraft. If engineering assistance is required, we can provide this 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 it will really work for someone who wants an aircraft to upgrade at the right price. We ve exported aircraft all over the world and are happy to discuss on Zoom at any time.

Airplane time state:
1988 Model Year PA34-220T
Piper Seneca III
SN 34-73114
1,999 kg MTOW Kit
Last Maintenance April 2022
11533hrs TTAF

Engines:
TCM TSIO-360-KB (Port)
Core for Overhaul/Good Crankshaft
TCM TSIO-360-KB (STB)
1024hrs SMOH
Starts and Runs Well, Video Available

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

Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
Garmin GTN650 WAAS/Nav/Com 1
Garmin GTX335 Mode S/ADS-B Out
Garmin GNC 225A Com 2
King KNS80 RNAV/Nav 2
King KR87 ADF
King KI 229 RMI
Dual King KCS 55A
Dual King KI AH with Flight Director
King KFC 150 Autopilot

Blue Cloth Forward-Facing Seating (ex-Trainer)
6x Shoulder Harness
Fresh Air Vents
Overhead Lights

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

Beacon
De-Ice Boots/TKS Windshield/Hot Prop
Strobe Lights
LED Wing Lights
Recent Cabin Heater Overhaul (124hrs SOH, Dec 2021)
Recent Landing Gear Pump
1,999 kg MTOW Kit
Altimeters x3
True Airspeed Indicators x2
Full Co-Pilot Panel
Starter Warning Lights
Vent Fan
6-Place Intercom
3.5mm Music Input x2
Sun Visors x2
Shoulder Harnesses x6
Digital Clocks x2
Electric Trim x2
AP Disconnect x2
EGT Gauge
OAT Gauge

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