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Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 User Manual

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979
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seminole
pilot’s
operating
handbook
and
faa approved
airplane flight manual
airplane airplane
serial no. ____________________ regist. no. _________________
pa-44-180
report: vb-860 faa approved by: ____________________________
Ward evans
d.o.a. no. so-1
date of approval: piper airCraft Corporation
marCh 23, 1978 vero beaCh, florida
This handbook includes The maTerial required To be furnished
To The piloT by The federal aviaTion regulaTions and addiTional
informaTion provided by The manufacTurer and consTiTuTes The faa
approved airplane flighT manual. This handbook musT be carried in
The airplane aT all Times.
C
t
f
REFERENCE ONLY
THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION
OF THE POH IS
NOT APPROVED TO
REPLACE ANY OPERATING
INFORMATION REQUIRED
BY THE REGULATIONS.

Table of Contents

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Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryAircraft
ManufacturerPiper Aircraft
ModelPA-44-180 Seminole
Year1979
Number of Engines2
Horsepower180 hp each
Seating Capacity4
Max Takeoff Weight3, 800 lbs
Height8 ft 6 in
Stall Speed60 knots
Service Ceiling15, 000 ft
Length27 ft 7 in
Rate of Climb1, 200 ft/min

Summary

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.3 ENGINE

Details engine specifications: manufacturer, model, horsepower, RPM, bore, stroke, displacement, and type.

1.7 FUEL

Specifies fuel capacity, usable fuel, minimum grade, and alternate fuel requirements.

1.11 MAXIMUM WEIGHTS

Details maximum takeoff, ramp, landing, and baggage compartment weights.

SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS

2.3 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Specifies critical airspeeds like Maneuvering Speed (VA) at different weights.

2.7 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

Lists limitations for engines, including operating limits, pressures, temperatures, and fuel grades.

2.11 WEIGHT LIMITS

Specifies maximum takeoff, ramp, landing weights, and baggage compartment limits.

2.13 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS

Provides forward and rearward CG limits based on weight.

2.15 MANEUVER LIMITS

States that intentional acrobatic maneuvers are prohibited.

2.21 FUEL LIMITATIONS

Specifies total fuel capacity, unusable fuel, and usable fuel volumes.

SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Includes airspeeds for safe operations and engine inoperative procedures.

3.7 ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES

Details procedures for detecting dead engines and engine securing (feathering).

3.9 FIRE

Covers procedures for engine fires on the ground and in flight.

3.23 ELECTRICAL FAILURES

Provides procedures for managing electrical failures, including ammeter issues and alternator problems.

SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.3 AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

Lists significant airspeeds for safe operation, including climb and approach speeds.

4.5 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

Provides a checklist for preparation, preflight checks inside and outside the cabin.

4.29 TAKEOFF

Describes normal and short field takeoff procedures, including flap settings and rotation speeds.

4.31 CLIMB

Provides recommended climb speeds and power settings for best rate and angle of climb.

4.37 APPROACH AND LANDING

Details procedures for traffic pattern, approach speeds, gear and flap settings, and landing techniques.

SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE

5.7 PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

Lists figures and graphs related to airspeed calibration, stall speeds, takeoff distances, and climb performance.

SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

6.7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT

Outlines steps to determine loaded airplane weight, moment, and CG location for flight.

SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS

7.5 ENGINES

Details the Lycoming four-cylinder engines, including cooling, oil systems, and counter-rotation.

7.9 LANDING GEAR

Describes the hydraulically operated, fully retractable tricycle landing gear system.

7.15 FUEL SYSTEM

Covers fuel storage, grade requirements, pumps, and fuel management controls.

SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SECTION 10 SAFETY TIPS

10.3 SAFETY TIPS

Offers specific safety advice on takeoff, gear retraction, circuit breakers, and fuel management.

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