The story
The Seneca is a Cherokee Six with two engines: Piper's prototype was a Cherokee Six that kept its nose engine and flew as a trimotor for a while. Nearly fifty years of production made it one of the most common light twins on Earth, splitting its life between family transport and multi-engine training fleets on every continent.
Its engines spin in opposite directions. Counter-rotating props mean neither engine is the 'critical' one, so losing either is less of a handful than in most twins.
Quick answers
How do you identify a PA-34 Seneca?
Low-wing twin that looks exactly like a Cherokee Six with engines on the wings. Slightly bulged engine nacelles and a tall swept tail.
What does a PA-34 Seneca sound like?
Twin turbocharged Continentals — smoother and quieter than most piston twins.
How fast is the PA-34 Seneca?
Top speed is 204 kts.
How many passengers does the PA-34 Seneca carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the PA-34 Seneca fly?
Range is about 870 nmi.
How big is the PA-34 Seneca?
It is 28 ft 7 in long and 38 ft 11 in across the wings.
When did the PA-34 Seneca first fly?
Its first flight was in 1967.
How many PA-34 Senecas have been built?
5,037 built.
How rare is a PA-34 Seneca in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first PA-34 Seneca catch is worth 25 points.
