1975 Piper PA-34-200T Turbo Seneca II
Located KSFQ
This aircraft is undergoing evaluation and familiarization with the CEFS staff and is anticipated to be available for service beginning 1-Dec-2025
General Description:
- 6-Seat.
- Two 6-Cylinder, turbocharged 200 HP fuel injected engine(s), the Continental TSIO-360.
- Variable pitch 3-blade Hartzell propeller(s).
- 165 knot cruise @ 75% power @ 8,500 ft. Service ceiling 26,000 ft.
- Retractable wheels (complex).
- Day/Night VFR/IFR certified.
- A roomy aircraft for complex multi-engine training or instrument certification.
- Good condition 7/10 interior, 7/10 exterior.
Accessories:
- Rosen visors.
- Wired for conventional 2-plug headsets, all seats.
Avionics:
- Fully ADS-B in/out compliant utilizing a Garmin GDL-88 UAT and Garmin GNS-430 GPS. No Bluetooth(R) data link for customer accessories such as Foreflight(TM) or Garmin Pilot (TM).
- PS Engineering 7000B Audio Panel.
- Garmin GNS-430W GPS (3.3"W x 1.8"H screen), subscribed all US (east, central, west) as NAV1/COM1 coupled to a Bendix-King KCS-55 HSI (VOR/LOC/GS #1).
- Bendix-King KX-155A (NAV/COM 2) coupled to a Bendix-King KI-209 CDI (VOR/LOC/GS #2).
- Bendix-King KT-76 Transponder.
- Narco DME 890
Engine Instruments:
- JPI-EDM-790 Engine(s) monitor.
Specifications:
- 100LL fuel, 92 gal total, 88 useable.
- ~26 gallons/hr fuel burn at 75% power.
- Max Gross Take-off Weight: 4570 lbf.
- Max empty fuel weight: 4000 lbf.
- Serial number: 34-7570221.
CEFS Pilot Qualifications:
- To receive instruction in N1142X there are additional Insurance Requirements not typical to the other aircraft in the CEFS fleet.
- For solo rental the Renter must have as a minumum:
- An Instrument rating.
- 500+ total PIC hours in all aircraft.
- 100+ PIC hours in retractable gear aircraft.
- Have not less than 100 hours instructed time specifically in the Piper Seneca II.
Advantages:
- Fast. A powerful and sleek airplane.
- Multi-engine, complex airplane.
- Retractable landing gear.
- Variable pitch prop(s).
- GNS-430 GPS with ADS-B In/out Installed.
- Six seat, club seating. The useful load before any usable fuel is added is 1605 lbf per the weight and balance cert.
- The Seneca II has left rear cargo/passenger doors for easier passenger entry/exit.
Disadvantages:
- No air conditioning.
- No de-ice boots, propeller heating or pilot window heat plate
- No O2 system on board.
- The autopilot is an early version of the Altimatic IIIc. This unit however, does feature altitude hold.
To be Determined:
- Determine if the GTX-330 has Bluetooth connectivity.
Fuel State:
- This aircraft is routinely fueled/refueled to ~60 gal at or before the beginning of the operational day though this is not guaranteed. The Pilot In Command is fully and solely responsible for
determining the pre-flight fuel state and weight/balance limits.
Generic POH - Note these POH sections are only generic to Seneca II N1142X
Weight and Balance Certification and Worksheet
(partial data, better rendering and complete data soon)
Manuals, Modifications, Upgrades and Supplements
(partial list, complete data soon)