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Seneca V

The Piper Seneca V is a six-seat piston twin powered by two turbocharged 220 hp Continental TSIO-360 engines with counter-rotating propellers, eliminating a "critical engine" for safer single-engine handling. Equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi, it is a popular cabin-class trainer and personal twin offering twin-engine redundancy and known-ice capability.

  • Six-seat cabin-class piston twin
  • Two turbocharged 220 hp Continental TSIO-360 engines
  • Counter-rotating props (no critical engine)
  • Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit
  • Known-ice protection available
  • Popular multi-engine trainer and personal twin
Piper Aircraft Seneca V

Seneca V key specifications

Range
828 nm
Cruise speed
197 kts
Passengers
up to 6
Max take-off weight
4,773 lb
Engines
2 × Piston
Overview

About the Seneca V

Introduced in 1997 in the United States, the Piper Aircraft Seneca V is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the Seneca Series family built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost. It is an established, widely-supported design.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 828 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 197 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Continental TSIO-360-RB engines.

Its 828 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. For buyers weighing the Seneca V, compare its specifications and operating profile against the closest alternatives below before requesting a quote.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
828 nm
Cruise Speed
197 kt
Max Seats
6
MTOW
4,773 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the Seneca V, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
United States
Engines
2 × Piston
Engine Model
Continental TSIO-360-RB
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Yes

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Value & depreciation

How a piston twin like the Seneca V typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~77%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~60%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~46%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

Pricing & seller quotes

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Five-year ROI projection
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Charter profitability
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Acquisition, cost/hour and ROI across multiple types.

How the Seneca V compares

Side by side with the most similar piston twins.

Performance
Range
828 nm
800 nm
1,011 nm
1,078 nm
Cruise speed
197 kt
191 kt
193 kt
192 kt
Max speed
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Service ceiling
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Rate of climb
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
6
6
10
7
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
4,773 lbs
5,500 lbs
7,000 lbs
5,071 lbs
Length
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Cabin height
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
Engine model
Continental TSIO-360-RB
Continental IO-520-MB
Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD
Austro Engine AE330 (x2)

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