Aircraft Piper Seminole

The Piper Seminole is the world-standard multi-engine trainer: four seats, counter-rotating Lycoming O-360 engines, 300 km/h cruise and 1,741 km of range. Charter from $550 per flight hour.

Most airline pilots flying today logged their twin time in a Seminole. Counter-rotating propellers remove the critical-engine factor, giving instructors a safe, predictable platform for engine-out training.

For flight schools it means proven economics, global parts availability and a type students already expect to find in the fleet.

It also works as a capable personal twin: the redundancy of a second engine on a simple, inexpensive airframe with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.

For schools moving to a single fuel, the kerosene Seminole DX solves the same task; the single-engine stage before the rating is covered by the Archer TX.

Manufacturer specifications: Piper Aircraft

Rental price

$ 550

Purchase price

$ 600 000

Seats

300

Speed, km/h

1 741

Range, km

0.68

Trunk volume, m³

Suitcases

$550

Rental price

Technical specifications

Aircraft type

Aircraft

Aircraft category

Piston

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Cruising speed, km/h

300

Flight range, km

1 741

Flight time, hours

05:50

Maximum take-off weight, kg

1 724

Landing weight, kg

1 724

Load capacity, kg

663

Take-off distance, m

671

Landing distance, m

503

Number of engines

Engine

2 × Lycoming IO-360-B1G6 (180 hp each)

Auxiliary power unit

Avionics

Garmin G1000 NXi

Propeller

Hartzell Scimitar, 2 blades, feathering

Cabin size

Luggage compartment volume, m³

0.68

Aircraft size

Aircraft length, m

8.4

Aircraft height, m

2.6

Wingspan, m

11.8

Features of the aircraft

The MEP training standard

The main aircraft for the multi-engine rating. The kerosene version — Seminole DX — solves the same task with unified fuel logistics across the fleet.

Engine-failure training

Predictable behaviour on one running engine — a key element of the syllabus

Retractable landing gear

Students learn systems absent from single-engine trainers

1,741 km range

Lets the aircraft be used for ferry flights, not just the practice area

Garmin G1000 NXi avionics

Students move up from single-engine Pipers without retraining on a new cockpit

Proven PA-44 platform

Decades of flight-school service worldwide: parts and syllabi are well established

Popular destinations

Tashkent - Karshi

Flight range (km) – 393
Flight time: 01:20
Price: $750

Astana - Pavlodar

Flight range (km) – 408
Flight time: 01:20
Price: $750

Tashkent - Nukus

Flight range (km) – 811
Flight time: 02:40
Price: $1450

Almaty - Semey

Flight range (km) – 815
Flight time: 02:45
Cost: $1500

Astana - Shymkent

Flight range (km) – 975
Flight time: 03:15
Price: $1800

Commercial data

USA

Country of manufacture

1979

Start of production

End of production

600 000

Price of a new aircraft ($)

350 000

Price of a used aircraf ($)

425

Flight hour cost ($)

2 000

Overhaul interval (hours)

100 hours

A-Check Interval

12 months (annual inspection)

B-Check Interval

Aircraft operating costs

Approximate costs calculated for the flight duration listed below

Variable Costs (USD) / hour	200 hours	400 hours	600 hours	800 hours
Engine programs	24	24	24	24
Airframe programs	-	-	-	-
Screw programs	8	8	8	8
Maintenance cost	82	75	71	69
Fuel (Avgas 100LL, $3.80/liter)	245	245	245	245
Takeoff, landing, handling fees	20	20	20	20
Navigation	8	8	8	8
Additional crew costs	-	-	-	-
Other costs	12	12	12	12
Amount of variable costs	399	392	388	386
Fixed costs / Year
Crew salary	-	-	-	-
Engineer's salary	-	-	-	-
Crew training	2 500	2 500	2 500	2 500
Software and navigation	1 400	1 400	1 400	1 400
Insurance	9 000	9 000	9 000	9 000
Parking	7 000	7 000	7 000	7 000
Management fee	-	-	-	-
CAMP	-	-	-	-
Technical management	-	-	-	-
Other costs	2 500	2 500	2 500	2 500
Total fixed costs	22 400	22 400	22 400	22 400
TOTAL expenses	102 200	179 200	255 200	331 200
TOTAL price per flight hour	511	448	425	414

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Frequently asked questions

Piper Seminole: what is it and what to check before buying?

The Piper Seminole is a piston single by Piper Aircraft (the US), in production since 1979. It seats 4, with 1,500 km range, a 260 km/h cruise and two Lycoming O-360 (180 hp) engines. When buying, in production; popular with flight academies. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Piper Seminole: range and which routes does it cover?

The Piper Seminole offers about 1,500 km of range at a 260 km/h cruise. Typical European legs: Geneva–Milan · Geneva–Olbia · Geneva–Ibiza. Real range depends on payload, winds and fuel reserves. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Piper Seminole: cabin and layout — how many seats?

The Piper Seminole has a twin-engine four-seat trainer. The layout seats 4; the exact configuration, baggage volume and options depend on the year and build spec. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Piper Seminole: engines and maintenance — what matters?

The Piper Seminole is powered by two Lycoming O-360 (180 hp) engines. Overhaul life and inspection intervals depend on the engine type and hours flown; we recommend an authorised Piper Aircraft maintenance programme and a full logbook review before purchase. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How much does a Piper Seminole cost: purchase and upkeep?

For the Piper Seminole: new — $900K. At 300–400 h/year, running cost is about $140K/yr, or $350/h. The final figure depends on year, hours and condition. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Piper Seminole: liquidity and resale?

On liquidity, the Seminole is the standard for multi-engine pilot training. Today new sells at $900K; demand and time-to-sell depend on condition, hours and specification. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

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Aircraft Piper Seminole

Technical specifications

Cabin size

Aircraft size

Features of the aircraft

The MEP training standard

Engine-failure training

Retractable landing gear

1,741 km range

Garmin G1000 NXi avionics

Proven PA-44 platform

Find out which aircraft is right for you

Popular destinations

Commercial data

Aircraft operating costs

Similar models

Aircraft of the same category

Range Map

How to choose an aircraft to buy?

Choosing an aircraft to purchase is an important step that will determine the comfort of your flights. Here are the key factors to consider:

Purpose of aircraft:

Number of passengers:

Distance and route:

Budget:

Additional Requirements:

How an Aircraft Purchase Works: Request, Contract, Payment

Send us a request

Sign a contract

Make payment

Eight Stages of a Business Jet Purchase

Determine aircraft requirements

Send request to us

Select an aircraft model

Visual inspection of the aircraft

LOI and contract

Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI)

Deal closing

Getting an aircraft

Frequently asked questions

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