Daytona Beach Campus - College of Aviation

Embry-Riddle Flight Training Department
Where the Eagles Fly!


Back to Fleet page

Piper Seminole

The Seminole is used by students pursuing the private and commercial pilot multi-engine licenses and instrument rating. This multi-engine, advanced-training Seminole is an all-metal complex aircraft, with a seating capacity of four occupants.
Speeds  
Maximum speed at gross weight 168 knots

Cruise, 75% power

162 knots
Stall speed flaps down 55 knots
Performance  
Cruise Range 770 NM (45 minute reserves at 55% power)
Rate of climb at sea level feet per minute
Service ceiling 15,000 feet
Takeoff distance over 50 feet obstacle 2200 feet
Landing distance over 50 feet obstacle 1490 feet
Weights & Loads
 
Maximum takeoff or landing weight 3800 pounds
Useful load 1197 pounds
Fuel  
Usable fuel 108 gallons
Engine & Propeller  
Engines: 2 Counter Rotating Lycoming 180HP At 2700 RPM, 4 Cylinders, Direct Drive, Dual Ignition W/Shielding
Maximum Horsepower: 180 HP
Propellers: 2 Hartzell, 2 Blade, Constant Speed, Full Feathering