Piper Aircraft
Seminole
The Piper Seminole (PA-44) is a four-seat, low-wing twin-engine trainer powered by two counter-rotating Lycoming O-360-E1AD engines of 180 hp each, making it the most widely used multi-engine trainer aircraft in the world. Its counter-rotating propellers eliminate critical engine concerns, simplifying multi-engine training. The Seminole is equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite in current production and is the standard platform for obtaining multi-engine ratings at flight academies globally.
- Most widely used multi-engine trainer worldwide
- Counter-rotating engines eliminate critical engine issue
- Two 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engines
- Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit (current models)
- Standard platform for multi-engine rating training
- Low-wing design with T-tail configuration
Seminole key specifications
- Range
- 920 nm
- Cruise speed
- 168 kts
- Passengers
- up to 4
- Max take-off weight
- 3,800 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
About the Seminole
The Piper Aircraft Seminole — part of the Seminole Series family — is a training aircraft aimed at flight training and time-building. It entered service in 1978 and is now a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network, developed in the United States.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 920 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 168 knots. It seats up to 4 passengers and is powered by 2 Lycoming O-360-E1AD (x2, counter-rotating) engines.
Its 920 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the Seminole, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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