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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

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Generic PA-34-200T - POH - Section 02 - Limitations
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Generic PA-34-200T - POH - Section 07 - Description and Operation of the Airplane and it's Systems
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Generic PA-34-200T - POH - Section 08 - Airplane Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
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Generic PA-34-200T - POH - Section 09 - Supplements
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3rd Party Checklists

Surecheck Checklist for PA-34-200T Seneca II pg 1 of 2
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Weight and Balance Certification and Worksheet

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Manuals, Modifications, Upgrades and Supplements

(partial list, complete data soon)

JPI EDM-790 Engine Monitor
JPI EDM-790 Engine Monitor.pdf
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Garmin GNS-430 GPS Pilots Guide
Garmin 400W Series GPS Pilot Guide.pdf
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Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Pilot's Guide
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NARCO 890 DME (Not really a Guide but service document)
NARCO 890 DME.pdf
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Piper Altimatic IIIc Autopilot Manual
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