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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.
- 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)