Piper SENECA III User Manual

PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
SECTION
5
PA-34-220T,
SENECA III
PERFORMANCE
SECTION
5
PERFORMANCE
5.1
GENERAL
This
section
contains the
required FAA
performance information
applicable
to
this
aircraft. Additional
information is provided for
flight
planning
purposes.
Performance
information
associated
with
those
optional
systems
and
equipment
which
require
handbook
supplements
is provided
by
Section 9
(Supplements).
5.3
INTRODUCTION
-
PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING
The
performance
information presented
in
this
section
ís based
on
measured
Flight Test
Data
corrected
to
lf
A
O
standard
day
conditions
and
analytically
expanded
for the
various
parameters
of
weight,
altitude,
temperature,
etc.
The
performance
charts
are
unfactored
and
do
not
make
any
allowance
for
varying
degrees
of pilot
proficiency
or
mechanical
deterioration
of
the
aircraft
This
performance,
however,
can
be
duplicated
by
following
the
stated
procedures
in
a
properly
maintained airplane
Effects
of
conditions
not
considered
on
the
charts
must
be
evaluated
by
the
pilot,
such
as
the
effect
of
soft
or
grass
runway
surface
on
takeoff
and
landing
performance,
or
the
effect
of winds
aloft
on
cruise
and
range
performance.
Endurance
can
be grossly
affected
by
improper
leaning
procedures, and
inflight
fuel
flow
and
quantity
checks
are
recommended.
REMEMBER! To
get
chart
performance, follow
the chart
procedures.
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8,
1981
REPORT:
VB-1110
5-1

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