Piper 1979 PA-44-180 Seminole

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Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the 1979 Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, a 4-seat aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear.
It is powered by two 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A-E1AD engines, has a gross weight of 3800 lbs, and offers a useful load of 1394 lbs.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 162-166 knots, a maximum range of up to 850 nautical miles, a service ceiling of 17,100 feet, and a best rate of climb of 1340 fpm.

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Piper 1979 PA-44-180 Seminole

Engine make/model:

Lyc. O-360-A-E1AD

Horsepower:

180

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

3800

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

2406

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1394

Fuel (gals.):

1394

Wingspan:

38 ft. 6.6 in.

Overall length:

27 ft. 7.2 in.

Height:

8 ft. 6 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

180

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

41.5

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

166

65% power:

162

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

790

65% power:

850

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

22.4

65% power:

20.6

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

4 hrs. 12 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1340

Service ceiling (ft.):

17,100

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

880

Landing ground roll (ft.):

383