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PA-34 Seneca 4

PA-34 Seneca

The Piper Seneca IV PA-34-220T light twin-engine aircraft is the chosen airplane for multi-engine training. The Seneca has unique counter-rotating props, which some view as a safer method for operating twin-engine aircraft. The Seneca seats four passengers and two crew, and comes with the latest light twin options, including ice capability, wx radar, and more.

PA-34 Seneca 1 PA-34 Seneca 2 PA-34 Seneca 3 PA-34 Seneca 5 PA-34 Seneca 6
Number in Fleet
6
Primary Use
High performance, multi-engine training
Engine
Textron Lycoming TSIO-360-KB & LTSIO-369-KB (220BHP)
Fuel Capacity
123 gal
Weight
3413 lbs (Standard Empty)
4750 lbs (Max Takeoff)
1337 lbs (Max Useful Load)
Dimensions
28'7" Long
9'11" High
38'11" Wing Span
208.7 ft2 Wing Area
Speed
218 kts (Max Gross Weight @ 18,500 ft)
Stall Speed
64 kts (Flaps Down 40 Degrees)
Cruising Range
812 nm (Long Range Cruise Power @ 10,000 ft)
828 nm (@ 15,000 ft)
819 nm (@ 18,500 ft)
Max Operating Altitude
25,000 ft (Two Engines, 100 fpm)
Takeoff Distance
1,707 ft (Total Distance over 50 ft Obstacle)
Landing Distance
2,180 ft (Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle)