The Piper PA-44 (ICAO type PA44) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 830 nm, a cruise speed of 157 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Piper PA-44
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 857
- Active
- 856
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
2 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-44-180 PA-44-180 | — | 1,700 kg | 830 nm | 157 kt | 4 |
| PA-44-180T PA-44-180T | — | 1,700 kg | 830 nm | 157 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A19SO · Rev 19 · issued 2021-10-27
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,780 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 416 L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft
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Piper PA-44 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-44 fleet — updated daily.
20 yearsmedian age
Of the 672 registered Piper PA-44 with a known build year (78% of the 857 we track), the median age is 20 years.
40changed registration in 12 months
40 of the 857 registered Piper PA-44 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 40 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 213
- Tracked flights
- 2,805
- Tracked flight hours
- 4,486
- Share of fleet flying
- 25%
213 Piper PA-44 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (25% of the registered fleet), across 2,805 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Piper PA-44 manuals & documents
48 documents for the Piper PA-44 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Service Bulletins · V Speeds Reference · Avionics Manual · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a Pilot's Checklist for the Piper PA-44 Seminole, specifically the PA-44-180 model. It serves as a quick reference for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures are followed. The checklist includes critical speeds, performance data, and operational procedures to enhance safety and efficiency during flight operations. It is designed for use by pilots to streamline their preflight and in-flight checks, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.
- Normal rotation speed (Vr): 75 KIAS
- Best rate of climb (Vy): 88 KIAS
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind: 17 KTS
- Intentional one-engine inoperative speed (VSSE): 82 KTS
- Minimum control speed with critical engine inoperative (Vmc): 56 KTS
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadPILOT’S CHECKLIST202513 pages · 465 KB · via www.mga.edu
- ReadPiper Seminole Normal Checklist20212 pages · 140 KB · via www.dbq.edu
- ReadTYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. EASA.IM.A.232 For Piper PA-44201717 pages · 395 KB · via www.easa.europa.eu
- ReadPilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual201616.1 MB · via thrustflight.com
- ReadSEMINOLE PA-44-180 INFORMATION MANUAL2006316 pages · 9.7 MB · via www.andrews.edu
- ReadPA-44-180T PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK198059.7 MB · via salt.aero
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual1978370 pages · 18.3 MB · via beachbanners.com
Checklist
- ReadNSA Master Checklist Seminoles Fuel Injected Rev 12202414 pages · 1.1 MB · via www.flymankato.com
- ReadPA 44 Seminole Checklist (2126Y)20222 pages · 152 KB · via docs.thrustflight.com
- ReadPA-44 20222022128 KB · via purdueaviationllc.com
- ReadPA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal20181.6 MB · via eastcoastaeroclub.com
- ReadPIPER PA-44 SEMINOLE20172 pages · 153 KB · via salt.aero
- ReadPiper Seminole - Emergency Procedures Checklist2 pages · 617 KB · via www.flightchecklists.com
- ReadPA44-180 QRH V1.222 pages · 3.1 MB · via learntofly.edu.au
- ReadPA-44 PIPER SEMINOLE CHECKLIST4 pages · 565 KB · via www.niceairaviation.com
- ReadNormal Checklist – Piper Seminole PA-44-1802 pages · 1.6 MB · via jp23.net
- ReadPiper PA-44 Seminole1 pages · 180 KB · via salt.aero
- ReadPiper Seminole Normal Checklist158 KB · via dbq.edu
- ReadPIPER SEMINOLE PA44-180 CHECKLIST210 KB · via niceairaviation.com
Flight Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Weight & Balance
- ReadPiper Seminole Training Supplement202068 pages · 4.5 MB · via irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com
- ReadWeight & Balance for the Piper PA-44 Seminole9 pages · 2.6 MB · via www.panorama-air.de
- ReadPre-Flight Inspection97 pages · 10.6 MB · via www.flymankato.com
- ReadWeight & Balance for the Piper PA-44 Seminole2 pages · 758 KB · via docs.thrustflight.com
- ReadSeminole Load Chart51 KB · via com.au
Wiring Diagrams
Specifications
Service Bulletins
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 135420234 pages · 297 KB · via s3.amazonaws.com
- ReadService Letter No. 050201346 KB · via planepower.aero
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-44/18 Amdt 120053 pages · 31 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 115620053 pages · 113 KB · via dolmint.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 10201998684 KB · via univair.com
- ReadInspection of Wing Rear Attach Fitting1994144 KB · via barteltaviation.com
V Speeds Reference
Avionics Manual
Performance Data
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19941 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAirworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, PA-28-236, PA-28R-201, PA-28RT-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301, PA-32R-301T, PA-34-200T and PA-44-180 Airplanes19804 pages · 98 KB · via www.dolmint.com
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What is the range of the Piper PA-44?
The Piper PA-44 has a maximum range of 830 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-44 carry?
The Piper PA-44 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-44?
The Piper PA-44's maximum take-off weight is 1,700 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-44?
The Piper PA-44's ICAO type designator is PA44.
How many Piper PA-44 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 857 registered Piper PA-44 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-44 aircraft
Individual PA-44 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N897AT· 2026
- N672MC· 2026
- VH-E84· 2026
- N898AT· 2026
- N592ND· 2026
- N867AT· 2026
- N869AT· 2026
- VH-E83· 2026
- VH-E82· 2026
- N632BZ· 2026
- N698ND· 2026
- N230SU· 2026
- N567FL· 2026
- N790AV· 2026
- N899ND· 2026
- N591ND· 2026
- N969AV· 2026
- N824AV· 2026
- N708AV· 2026
- N589ND· 2026
- N270SU· 2026
- N515VV· 2025
- N386AV· 2025
- N866AT· 2025