Piper SENECA III User Manual

SECTlON 4
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PA-34-220T, SENECA III
Return
the
propeler controls
to
full
forward position
and
move
the
alternate
air controts
to
ON
then
OFF. Move
the
throttles
to
2000 RPM
and
check
the
nuignetos.
The
normal
drop
on
each
magneto
is
100
RPM
and
the
maximum
drop
should
not
exceed 150
RPM. The
maximum
differential
drop
should
not
exceed
50
RPM.
The
alternator
output
should
bc
approximately equal
for
both
alternators.
A 4.8
to
5.1
in. Hg. indication
on
the
gyro
suction
gauge
signifies
proper
operation
of
the
gyro
suction
systent
CAUTION
Ensure
that the
afternators
are
not
indicating
full
charge prior
to
takeoft
Set
the
throttles
between
800 and
1000 RPM,
check that
the
fuel
selectors
and alternator
switches
are
ON
and
that
all
the
engine
gauges are
within
their normal
operating
ranges
(green
arc).
Press-to-test
the
annun-
ciator
light
to
make
sure
they all
illuminate.
Set the
altirneter,
attitude
indicator, directional
gyro
and
clock.
Set
the mixtures
and advance the
propeller
controls
to
the
forward position
The
friction
lock
onthe
right side
of the
control
quadrant
should
be
adjusted Check
to
make
sure
the alternate
air
is
OFF.
Adjust the
cowl
flaps
and
set
the
wing
flaps
and
trim
(stabilator
and
rudder) tabs
as
required.
The
seat
backs
should
be
erect
and
seat
belts
and
harnewes
lastened.
Fasten
the
seat
behs
on
the
empty
seats.
NOTES
If
the
fixed
shoulder
harness
(non-inertia
reet
type)
is
installed. it
must
be
connected
to
the
seat
belt
and
adjusted
to
allow
proper
accessi-
bility
to
all
controls,
including fuel
selectors.
Raps.
trim,
etc..
while maintaining
adequate
restraint
for
the
occupant.
If
the
inertia
reel
type
shoulder
harness
is
installed,
a
pull
test
of
its
locking restraint
feature
should
be
performed.
All
controls
should
be
free
with
full
trarcL and all
doors
should
be
securely
latched.
Ensure
that
the
auxiliary
fuel
pumps
arc
OFF
Pitat
heat
should
be
used
as
required
Release
the parking brake.
REPORT:
VB-1110
ISSUED: JANUARY
8, 1981
4-26
REVISED: FEBRUARY
10.
1984

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