PA-31T3

The PA-31T3, which is a variant of the Piper Cheyenne, is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with a maximum speed of about 326 mph (283 knots), a cruise speed of approximately 244 mph (212 knots), and a service ceiling of 29,000 feet. Key specifications include a length of 34 ft 8 in, a wingspan of 42 ft 8 in, and a maximum takeoff weight of 9,000 lbs. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprop engines.

Performance

• Maximum speed: 326 mph (525 km/h, 283 kn) at 11,000 ft
• Cruise speed: 244 mph (393 km/h, 212 kn) at 25,000 ft (economic cruise)
• Stall speed: 88 mph (142 km/h, 76 kn) (flaps down)
• Service ceiling: 29,000 ft
• Rate of climb: 2,800 ft/min
• Range: 1,702 mi (2,739 km, 1,479 nmi) (with reserves)

Dimensions and weight

• Length: 34 ft 8 in
• Wingspan: 42 ft 8 in
• Height: 12 ft 9 in
• Empty weight: 4,870 lb
• Maximum takeoff weight: 9,000 lb

Powerplant

• Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprops
• Engine output: 620 shp (460 kW) each