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The Piper Seminole provides students with an opportunity to gain more multi-engine instrument experience at a lower hourly cost, as well as increased exposure to EFIS configurations. These multi-engine aircraft are equipped with Garmin 430, IFR certified GPS with integrated Nav/Comm and moving map capability, Bendix KX 65 Nav/Comm, Bendix King ADF with RMI indicator, and Bendix King electronic HSI.
- Number in Fleet
- 4
- Primary Use
- Multi-engine Training
- Engine
- Textron Lycoming O-360-A1H6/LO-360-A1H6 (180BHP)
- Fuel Capacity
- 123 gal
- Weight
- 2603 lbs (Standard Empty)
- 3800 lbs (Max Takeoff)
- 1197 lbs (Max Useful Load)
- Dimensions
- 27'7" Long
- 8'6" High
- 38'7" Wing Span
- 183.8 ft2 Wing Area
- Speed
- 168 kts (Gross Weight @ 18,500 ft)
- Stall Speed
- 55 kts (Flaps Down 40 Degrees)
- Cruising Range
- 770 nm (45 Minute Reserves @ 55% Power)
- Max Operating Altitude
- 15,000 ft (Two Engines, 100 fpm)
- Takeoff Distance
- 2,200 ft (Total Distance over 50 ft Obstacle)
- Landing Distance
- 1,490 ft (Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle)