Piper SENECA III User Manual

PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
SECTION
2
PA-34-220T,
SENECA
III
LIMITATIONS
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
2.1
GENERAL
This
section
provides the
"FAA
Approved"
operating
limitations,
instrument
markings,
color
coding and
basic
placards
necessary
for
the
operation
of
the
airplane
and
its
systems.
This
airplane
must
be
operated
as a
normal
category
airplane in
compliance
with the
operating
limitations
stated
in
the
form
of
placards
and
markings
and
those
given
in
this
section
and handbook.
Limitations
associated
with
those
optional
systems
and
equipment
which
require
handbook
supplements
can
be
found in Section 9
(Supplements).
2.3
AIRSPEED
LIMITATIONS
SPEED
KIAS KCAS
Design
Maneuvering
Speed
(VA)
-
Do
not
make
full
or
abrupt
control
movements
above
this speed.
4750
lbs.
140
140
3205
lbs.
l14
115
CAUTION
Maneuvering
speed
decreases
at
lighter weight
as
the
effects
of aerodynamic
forces
become
more
pronounced.
Linear
interpolation
may
be
used
for
intermediate
gross
weights.
Maneuvering
speed
should
not
be
exceeded
while
operating
in
rough
air.
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8, 1981
REPORT:
VB-Il10
2-1

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