Piper SENECA III User Manual

SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PA-34-220T, SENECA
III
4.19
STARTING
ENGINES
WHEN FLOODED
If
an
engine
is flooded,
move
the
mixture
control
to
idle
cut-off
and
advance
the
throttle and
propeller
controls
full
forward.
Turn
ON the
battery
switch
and
ignition
switches.
The
auxiliary
fuel
pump
should
be
OFF.
After
ensuring
that
the
propeller
is
clear,
engage
the
starter.
When the
engine
fires,
retard
the
throttle
and advance
the
mixture
slowly.
4.21
STARTING
ENGINES IN COLD
WEATHER
(AIRPLANE
EQUIPPED
WITH STANDARD ENGINE
PRIMER
SYSTEM)
NOTE
It
may
be
necessary
to
apply
an
external
power
source
and
preheat
to
facilitate
engine
cranking
if
the
aircraft's
battery
is deficient
of charge.
Prior
to
attempting
the
start, turn
the propellers through by hand
three
times after
ensuring
that the
magneto
switches
are
off and mixture
controls
are
in
the
full
aft
position.
Upon
entering
the
cockpit,
begin the
starting
procedure by
moving the
fuel
selector
to
ON.
Advance
the
mixture
to
full
RICH
and
the
throttle and
prop
controls
to
full FORWARD.
Turn
ON the
battery
switch and
the
ignition
switches
(mags).
The auxiliary fuel
pump
should
be
ON
in
the
LO
boost
position.
Push
the
primer
button
and
engage
the
starter
simultaneously.
Begin
moving
the
throttle
control
back
and
forth
from full
forward
to
full
aft.
Release
the
primer
button after
about
3
seconds
of cranking.
Leave
the primer
button
off
for
3
seconds
of
cranking
and then
reapply
primer
for
about
3
seconds,
repeat
until
the engine
begins
to
fire.
When
the
engine
begins
firing,
leave the
starter
engaged
and
tap
the
prirner
periodically
until
a
rhythmic
firing
pattern
is
observed
and then
release
the
starter
switch and
position
the throttle
at
half
travel Tap the
primer
button
if
the
engine
begins
to
falter
during
this
period
and
adjust
the
throttle
to
a
1000 R PM
idle
speed.
The
auxiliary
fuel
pump may
be
turned
OFF
as soon as
it is determined
that
the
engine
will
continue
to
run
without
it,
REPORT: VB-1110
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8,
1981
4-20

Piper SENECA III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	Seneca III
Engine Type	Piston
Engine Model	Continental TSIO-360-KB
Seating Capacity	6
Cruise Speed	188 knots (216 mph, 348 km/h)
Length	28 ft 7 in (8.71 m)
Max Takeoff Weight	4, 750 lb (2, 155 kg)
Horsepower	220 hp each
Service Ceiling	25, 000 ft (7, 620 m)
Height	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)
Propellers	2-bladed constant speed