PIPER SEMINOLE REFERENCE INFORMATION
Engine
Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-360-A1H6/LO-360-A1H6
Horsepower: 180 hp
Weights
Gross Weight: 3800 lbs
Standard Equipped Weight: 2615 lbs
Dimensions
Wing Span: 38.6 feet/11.8 meters
Length: 27.6 feet/8.4 meters
Height: 8.5 feet/2.6 meters
Wing Area: 183.8 square feet/17.08 square meters
Fuel Capacity
Usable Fuel: 108 gallons/409 litres
Maximum Speed
TAS at Gross Weight: 168 kts/311 kmh
Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
3,800 lbs
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, select Fuel.
VA - Maneuvering Speed
135 KIAS 3800 lbs
112 KIAS 2700 lbs
VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
135 KIAS (Approach--flaps 15 degrees)
122 KIAS (Full down--flaps 30 degrees)
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed
152 KIAS
VLO-retr - Maximum Gear Retraction Speed
109 KIAS
VLO-ext Max Gear Extension Speed
140 KIAS
Landing Approach Speed (3,800 lbs)
80 KIAS (full down--flaps 30 degrees)
VNO - Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
169 KIAS
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
156 KIAS
VNE - Never Exceed Speed
202 KIAS
VS - Stalling Speed (maximum weight)
55 KIAS
VSO - Stalling Speed in the Landing Configuration
(maximum weight)
55 KIAS
VMC Minimum Controllable Speed
56 KIAS
VX - Two-Engine Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
82 KIAS
VY - Two-Engine Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
88 KIAS
VXSE - One-Engine Inoperative Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
82 KIAS
VYSE - One-Engine Inoperative Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
88 KIAS
Service Ceiling
Twin Engine (100 fpm): 15,000 ft.
Single Engine (50 fpm): 3,800 ft.
Maximum Glide Range Speed
115 KIAS
Cruising Range
Cruising Range: 610 nm/1130 km
(45 minute reserves at 75% power)
Stall Speed
Flaps Down Full 40 degrees: IAS 55 kts/IAS 102 kmh
Take-Off Distance
Total over 50-foot obstacle: 2200 feet/671 meters
Landing Distance
Total over 50-foot obstacle: 1490 feet/454 meters
Symbol Speed KIAS
VNE Never Exceed 202
VSO Stall Speed Flaps 40° 55
VNO Max. Structural Cruise 169
VMC Minimum Controllable Speed 56
VS1 Stall Speed Flaps Up 57
VX Best Angle of Climb 82
VXSE Best Angle of Climb Single Engine 82
VA Design Maneuvering Speed: 3800 lbs. 135
2700 lbs. 112
VY Best Rate of Climb 88
VFE Max. Flap Extended Speed 111
VYSE Best Rate of Climb Single Engine 88
VLO Retract Max. Gear Retraction Speed 109 Enroute
Cruise Climb 105
VLO Extend Max. Gear Extension Speed 140 __ Normal
Approach Flaps 40° 80
VLE Max. Gear Extended Speed 140
Short Field Approach Flaps 40° 70-75
VSSE Intentional One Engine Inoperative Speed 82
Instrument Approach Flaps 10° 100