The Piper 34 (ICAO type PA34) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 880 nm, a cruise speed of 178 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.

Piper 34

PA34

Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-34 Seneca

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Owner

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Last seen

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MTOW

2,000 kg

Range

880 nm

Seats

Piper · 34

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 2,149
Active: 2,131
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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$249,000

Marketplace

78 for sale right now

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2007 Piper Seneca V

Madrid

$520,000Listed 4d ago

Originally listed on external source

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1997 Piper Seneca V

3,100 hrToulouse

$520,000Listed 4d ago

Originally listed on external source

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2013 Piper Seneca V

Bridgewater

$495,000Listed 4d ago

Originally listed on external source

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
PA-34-200 PA-34-200	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-200 (Seneca) PA-34-200 (Seneca)	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-200T PA-34-200T	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-200T (Seneca II) PA-34-200T (Seneca II)	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-220T PA-34-220T	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-220T (Seneca III) PA-34-220T (Seneca III)	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-220T (Seneca IV) PA-34-220T (Seneca IV)	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6
PA-34-220T (Seneca V) PA-34-220T (Seneca V)	—	2,000 kg	880 nm	178 kt	6

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A7SO · Rev 21 · issued 2016-03-01

Category: Normal
MTOW: 2,164 kg
Seats: 5 passengers
Fuel: 466 L
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

Approved fuel100/100LL

Engine

1 Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-KB (left engine), 1 Teledyne Continental LTSIO-360-KB (right engine).

Certification basis

FAR 23 as amended by Amendment 23-6 effective August 1, 1967; FAR 23.207, 23.901, 23.909, 23.959, 23.1041, 23.1043, 23.1047, 23.1143, 23.1305(b)(c)(h)(p) and 23.1527 as amended by…

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Piper 34 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 34 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

47 yearsmedian age

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Of the 1,267 registered Piper 34 with a known build year (59% of the 2,149 we track), the median age is 47 years.

Registration activity

71changed registration in 12 months

71 of the 2,149 registered Piper 34 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 71 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 58
Tracked flights: 209
Tracked flight hours: 344
Share of fleet flying: 3%

58 Piper 34 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 209 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

78Piper 34 listed for sale

$3Kmedian $265K$1.3M

Asking prices from $3K to $1.3M, typically $167K–$434K — based on 88 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Piper 34 manuals & documents

9 documents for the Piper 34 — Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Flight Manual Supplement · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

PA-34-200 NORMAL PROCEDURES

This document serves as a checklist for the Piper PA-34 Seneca, specifically the PA-34-200 model. It outlines normal and emergency procedures that pilots must follow before starting the engines, during takeoff, and in various emergency situations. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and proper operation of the aircraft, providing clear instructions for preflight inspections, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols. Pilots are advised to familiarize themselves with the Pilot Operating Handbook/Aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) to fully understand the required procedures for safe aircraft operation.

Elevator & Rudder Trim must be SET before start.
VY is 105 MPH (91 KIAS) and VSO is 69 MPH (60 KIAS).
Mixture should be FULL RICH before takeoff.
For engine failure on takeoff, identify and feather the inoperative engine.
In case of electrical failure, reduce electrical load and monitor ammeters.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Airworthiness Directives

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34 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Piper 34?

The Piper 34 has a maximum range of 880 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper 34 carry?

The Piper 34 seats up to 6 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper 34?

The Piper 34's maximum take-off weight is 2,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 34?

The Piper 34's ICAO type designator is PA34.

How many Piper 34 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,149 registered Piper 34 airframes worldwide.

Registered 34 aircraft

Individual 34 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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