The Piper Seneca is a twin-engine, retractable landing gear, turbocharged airplane. It has seating for up to six occupants and two separate 100-pound luggage compartments. It has counter-rotating propellers for added safety and has a cruise speed of approximately 184 mph (160 knots).

The Seneca has a Garmin 430 GPS and is used for multi-engine training and may be rented for personal use.

General characteristics:

• Capacity: 6
• Length: 28 ft 6 in
• Wingspan: 38 ft 11 in
• Height: 9 ft 11 in
• Empty: 2,623 lb
• Useful load: 1,947 lb
• Maximum takeoff: 4,570 lb
• Pay load (full fuel): 1,209 lb
• Powerplant: 2 x Continental TSIO-360 (200hp @ S.L., 215hp @ 12,000ft)
• Two-blade, constant-speed propellers
• Fuel capacity: 123 gallons

Performance:

• Max Speed: 225 mph (196 kts) @ 12,000 ft
• Cruise speed: 184 mph (160 knots)
• Stall speed: 71 mph (62 kts), landing configuration
• Range: 800-1,100 miles
• Service ceiling: 25,000 ft, single-engine, 13,400 ft
• Rate of climb: 1,340 ft/min, single-engine, 225 ft/min

Takeoff:

• Ground Roll: 870 ft
• Over 50 ft Obstacle: 1,240 ft

Landing:

• Ground Roll: 1,380 ft
• Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,110 ft

Equipment list:

• GNS 430 GPS
• King KR86 ADF
• King KI525 HSI
• Altimatic IIIC Autopilot
• King KX155 NAV/COM
• Club Seating