Piper SENECA III User Manual

SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
PA-34-220T, SENECA HI
lf
a
crosswind
or
high
wind
landing
is
necessary.
approach with
higher
than
normal speed
and
with
zero
to
25 degrees
of
flaps.
Immediately
after.
touch-down.
raise the
flaps.
During
a
crosswind
approach
hold
acrabangle
ínto
the
wind
until ready
to
flare
out
for
the
landing.
Then
lower
the wing
that
is
into the
wind,
to
eliminate
the
crab angle
without
drifting.
and
use
the
rudder
to
keep
the
wheels
aligned
with the
runway.
Avoid
prolonged
side
slips
with
a
low
fuel
indication.
The
maximum
demonstrated
crosswind
component
for
landing
is
17
KTS.
4.43
GO-AROUND
If
a
go-around
from
a
normal approach with the
airplane
in
the
landing
configuration
becomes
necessary.
apply
takeoff
power
to
both
engines
(not
to
exceed
40
in.
Hg.
manifold
pressure).
Establish
a
positive
climb
attitude,
retract
the
flaps
and
landing
gear
and
adjust
the
cowl
flaps for
adequate
engine
cooling.
4.45
AFTER
LANDING
After
leaving the
runway,
retract
the
flaps
and
open
the
cowl
flaps
Test
the
toe
brakes,
a
spongy
pedal is
often
an
indication
that the
brake
fluid
needs
replenishing.
The
alternate
air
comroi should
be
OFF.
4.47
SHUTDOWN
Prior
to
shutdown,
switch the
heater
(if
on)
to
the FAN
position
a
few
minutes
for
cooling
and then
turn
it OFF.
All radio
and
electrical equipment
should
be
turned
OFF.
Move
the
mixture
controls
to
idle
cut-off.
Turn OFF
the
magneto
and
battery
switches
and
set
the
parking
brake.
NOTE
The
flaps
must
be placed in
the
"UF"
position
for
the
flap
step
to support
weight.
Passengers
should
be
cautioned
accordingly.
REPORT:
VB-100
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8. 1981
4-34
REVISED:
AUGUST
17, 1981

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