N2285M – Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II – PARTner 91 Arizona Aircraft

1977 Piper PA-34-200T
Seneca II
N2285M

Garmin GPS Navigator and comms,
great paint and interior, FIKI,
max speed mods

$169,000 USD

The Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II is recognized as one of the most versatile, safe, and popular light twins in aviation history.

The Seneca II's spacious and comfortable cabin, with a width of 49 inches, seats up to six people in a "club seating" configuration. Its turbo-equipped engines give it an edge on performance that you don't see on many other twins of its class. And, its counter-rotating props enhance safety by eliminating the "critical engine" limitation inherent in most other light twins, simplifying engine-out procedures.

N2285M is one of the few on the market which is this clean and has been cared for with an open checkbook. Its recent paint and interior refresh look fantastic, and its extensive speed mods enable a cruise speed of nearly 200 mph. With its full IFR panel and FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) capability, this is a true "go anywhere" twin engine.

Please carefully review the specs, the detailed high resolution image gallery, and the walkaround video below. A significant effort has been made to fully review all logbooks and document the specifications and history of this aircraft. If you reach out to me, I can digitally share all logbooks and important documents.

General Model Specifications

Power (2 X Continental [L]TSIO-360-EB1B):	200 HP @SL 215 HP @12K	Recommended Engine TBO:	1800 HRS
Service Ceiling:	25,000 FT	Fuel Capacity (long range tanks):	128 GAL
Wingspan:	38 FT 11 IN	Height:	9 FT 11 IN
Takeoff Distance (ideal):	870 FT	Landing Distance (ideal):	1380 FT
Best Cruise Speed:	170 KIAS	Max Range:	870 NM
Rate of Climb (optimal):	1550 FPM	Vso (Stall, Dirty):	62 KIAS

These specifications were gathered from a variety of sources, are not guaranteed, and are subject to buyer confirmation.

Numbers at a Glance

Born On (Airworthiness Cert):	09 Dec 1977
Factory Serial Number:	34-7870078
Flight Rules:	IFR
Total Time on Airframe (TTAF):	4545 hrs
LEFT Engine Since 2001 Overhaul (SMOH):	1400 hrs
RIGHT Engine Since 2001 Overhaul (SMOH):	1350 hrs
LEFT Mags Since 500 Hr Inspection:	165 hrs
RIGHT Mags Since NEW:	300 hrs
Engine TBO (Continental [L]TSIO-360-EB1B):	1800 hrs
Prop Times Since Overhaul (SPOH L/R):	1320/950 hrs
Gross Weight:	4570 lbs
Empty Weight:	3129 lbs
Useful Load:	1441 lbs
Next Annual Insp Due:	Oct 2026
91.413 Transponder Cert Due:	Sept 2027
91.411 Pitot/Static Cert Due:	Sept 2027

Hours are a close approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.

Summary

Aircraft hangared at Phoenix Deer Valley Municipal Airport (KDVT), 12 nm NNW of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (KPHX)
Clean, hangared, well-maintained Seneca II with a great useful load
History of thorough annual inspections, proactive maintenance
No known damage history, no hail damage or hangar rash
New Jet Glo/Acry Glo Paint in 2019
New interior, including rebuilt seats w/ leather in 2014
L engine compressions 70/69/70/69/72/70
R engine compressions 70/65/64/69/70/72
Both turbochargers overhauled 70 hrs ago
Both alternators overhauled 60 hrs ago
Magneto inspections are current
Logbooks are clean and complete, from day one, well organized, and available digitally upon request

Avionics and Equipment

Garmin GTN750 GPS Navigator/Nav/Com/MFD
S-TEC 55X Autopilot (2-axis) w/ optional auto-trim system
Garmin GTX33ES IFR-certified 250 watt transponder intergrated into GTN750
Garmin GDL88 ADS-B In and Out interfaced to GTN750
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com radio
Garmin Flightstream 510 Wireless Gateway
Bendix/King KN62A DME
3M WX-10A Stormscope
PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel
Shadin AltiTrak altitude management
Monroy Traffic-Watch
Artex 345 ELT (406 MHz)
EI Fuel Flow System w/ FP-5L indicator
Davtron M800 clock
Davtron M303 Digital Temp Gauge
Hartzell BHC C2YF-2CLKUF aluminum 2-blade props
FIKI capabilities: wing boots, tail boots, heated props, pilot windshield heat
SkyOx Oxygen System - 4 users, 6 hrs each
LoPresti Nose Bowls, Wing Tips, Hubcaps, Speed Splitters, Main Landing Gear Fairings, and Flap Seals per STC
Whelen landing lights and beacon
Airwolf Air/Oil separators (both engines)
Brackett air filters (STC)

Aircraft Evaluation

As the broker, I make a significant effort to represent an aircraft in as much detail as possible. I share with you not only the benefits and features I've discovered, but also the issues or concerns that I found during my extensive intake and deep logbook review process. I present dozens of detailed, high resolution images, and an extensive walkaround video. Please review this material in detail. All logbooks and other important documents are professionally scanned, well organized, and available for your review.

My goal is that any Buyer making the effort to look at an aircraft in person can first see the aircraft "virtually" on this web page.

Exterior - Overall, the exterior of this PA-34-200T turbocharged Seneca II is in very nice shape. During the extensive intake process, I found no evidence of damage, hail, or hangar rash.

The recent paint has retained depth and shine since the aircraft is always hangared. The Plexiglas windows look nice, and the recently installed new tires are in good condition. It was obvious during my evaluation that the current owner has taken pride in this aircraft.

During the logbook review, I found no evidence of damage history or unusual repairs to the aluminum or structure. A review of the NTSB database also reveals no accident reports on this aircraft.

The Image Gallery (below) contains close-up, detailed, high resolution images so that you can get a great view of the aircraft exterior.

Instrument Panel - The recent $33K update to the instrument panel makes N2285M a modern IFR platform. These updates include a Garmin GTN750 GPS Navigator/Com Radio/Nav/MFD, a Garmin GTX33ES integrated transponder, a Garmin Flightstream 510, and a Garmin GDL88 integrated ADS-B Out and In. These late technologies, coupled with the venerable S-TEC 55X autopilot w/ altitude hold, make a wonderful setup for the pilot who wants reliable, safe, and enjoyable flying. The GDL88 offers wireless traffic and weather to all occupants and is easily utilized by your favorite EFB such as ForeFlight.

Please refer to the "Avionics and Equipment" list above for complete details of all avionics, and to the Image Gallery below for close-up images.

Interior - Overall, the interior of N2285M is in really nice condition. The upgraded leather seats, in club configuration in the back, are plush and comfortable. The #2 seat, up front, has typical wear considering it sees a lot of traffic, but the remaining seats show less-than-average wear. The carpet is in good condition overall, but could use a little bit of cleaning only up front. The headliner, side panels, and plastics are in terrific condition given the age of the aircraft. I would be proud to invite my family and friends to travel cross country with me in this Seneca II.