Piper PA-44 Seminole weight and balance & performance calculator
The Piper PA-44 Seminole is a piston twin with 4 seats, retractable gear and piston engine. The Seminole is a widespread multi-engine trainer. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Piper PA-44 Seminole on file – PA-44-180 Seminole – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* PA-44-180 Seminole, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Piper PA-44 Seminole weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Piper PA-44 Seminole key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-44-180 Seminole | 1995–today | 1,724 kg (3,800 lb) | 1,111 kg (2,450 lb) | 108 US gal (409 L) | 91 kg (200 lb) | 319 kg (702 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Piper PA-44 Seminole takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-44-180 Seminole | 340 m (1,120 ft) | 680 m (2,230 ft) | 450 m (1,480 ft) | 235 m (770 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the PA-44-180 Seminole needs about 1,235 m (4,050 ft) to clear 50 ft – 82 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Piper PA-44 Seminole climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-44-180 Seminole | 1,350 fpm | 6 min / 2.6 US gal | 151 kt | 20.4 US gal/h (77 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Piper PA-44 Seminole weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: front seats, rear seats, baggage compartment, fuel. Maximum baggage: 91 kg (200 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 17 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 88 KIAS. Service ceiling: 15,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Piper PA-44 Seminole →
How to calculate Piper PA-44 Seminole weight and balance
- Choose the Piper PA-44 SeminoleType the registration or pick Piper → Piper PA-44 Seminole → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Piper PA-44 Seminole envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Piper PA-44 Seminole – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Piper PA-44 Seminole?
PA-44-180 Seminole: 1,724 kg (3,800 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Piper PA-44 Seminole carry?
PA-44-180 Seminole: 108 US gal (409 L).
What is the useful load of the Piper PA-44 Seminole with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: PA-44-180 Seminole: 319 kg (702 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Piper PA-44 Seminole takeoff distance?
PA-44-180 Seminole at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 340 m (1,120 ft), over 50 ft about 680 m (2,230 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 1,235 m (4,050 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Piper PA-44 Seminole weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Piper PA-44 Seminole, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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