Piper Seneca V

Piper Seneca V
Piper Seneca V - Imagem 2
Piper Seneca V - Imagem 3
Piper Seneca V - Imagem 4
Piper Seneca V - Imagem 5

Overview

The Piper Seneca V (PA-34-220T) is a modern light twin-engine aircraft with retractable landing gear, designed for personal travel, business transportation, and advanced multi-engine training. Introduced in 1997, it brought notable improvements in power, aerodynamics, systems, and avionics compared to earlier Seneca generations.

What it delivers

  • Capacity: Seats one pilot plus up to five passengers — ideal for families, business groups, or regional transportation.

  • Performance: Powered by two turbocharged Continental TSIO-360-RB engines producing about 220 hp each. Delivers cruise speeds around 200 knots (≈370 km/h).

  • Range & Ceiling: Maximum range of roughly 828 nautical miles (≈1,535 km) and a service ceiling near 25,000 ft.

  • Useful Load & MTOW: Maximum takeoff weight around 4,750 lbs (≈2,155 kg) with a useful load commonly in the 1,300+ lb range depending on installed options (air-conditioning, anti-ice, dual instruments, etc.).

  • Versatility & Safety: As a twin-engine aircraft with counter-rotating propellers, the Seneca V offers greater redundancy, enhanced engine-out control, and capability for more demanding missions than most single-engine airplanes.

Why it’s a strong choice for you

If you’re moving up from a single-engine aircraft and need more power, redundancy, comfort, and range, the Seneca V is one of the best piston twins in its class.
It offers serious capability without entering the much higher cost category of turboprops or light jets. It’s well-suited for owners carrying multiple passengers, flying regional trips, or seeking dependable transport in diverse conditions.

Points to consider

  • Twin-engine and retractable-gear aircraft come with higher maintenance and fuel costs than singles.

  • Proper training for multi-engine operations and engine-out handling is essential.

  • Individual aircraft vary greatly — avionics suites, equipment, maintenance history, and engine/prop hours must be evaluated case by case.

  • Payload versus fuel must be planned carefully, especially for high-altitude or hot-weather airports.

If you want, I can also produce a clean technical spec sheet in English (weight, dimensions, performance, fuel burn, takeoff/landing distances) ready for use in a presentation or sales brochure.