Piper SENECA III User Manual

PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
SECTION 3
PA-34-220T,
SENECA III
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
SECTION
3
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
3.1
GENERAL
The
recommended
procedures
for coping
with
various
types
of
emer-
gencies and
critical
situations
are
provided
by this
section.
Required (FAA
regulations).
emergency
procedures
and
those
necessary
for
the
operation
oí
the
airplane
as
determined by the
operating and design
features
of the
airplane
are
presented.
Emergency
procedures
associated
with
those
optional
systems
and
equipment
which
require
handbook
supplements
are
provided
by
Section
9
(Supplementst
The
first
portion
of
this
section consists of
an
abbreviated
emergency
checklist
which
supplies
an
action
sequence
for
critical situations with
little
emphasis
on
the
operation
of
systems.
The
remainder
of the
section
is
devoted
to
amplified
emergency
procedures
containing
additional
information
to
provide
the
pilot
with
a
more
complete
understanding
of
the
procedures.
Pilots
should
familiarize
themselves with
the
procedures given
in this
section
and
be
prepared
to
take
appropriate
action should
an
emergency
arise.
Most
basic
emergency
procedures,
such
as power
off
landings,
are
a
normal
part
of pilot
training.
Although these emergencies
are
discussed
here,
this
information
is
not
intended
to
replace such
training,
but only
to
provide
a
source
of reference and
review,
and
to
provide
information
on
procedures
which
are
not
the
same
for all
aircraft.
It
is
suggested
that
the
pilot
review
standard
emergency
procedures
periodically
to
remain
proficient
in them.
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8, 1981
REPORT:
VB-1110
3-I

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