Embraer EMB 810C Seneca

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1974 · light aircraft

The EMB 810C Seneca is Embraer's licence-built version of the Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, assembled in Brazil for the domestic light twin-engine market.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.72 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Brazilian Piper Seneca II equivalent with normally aspirated Lycoming engines
Low tapered wing, six-seat commuter-style cabin
Twin engine nacelles with cowl flaps, fixed-pitch or CS propellers

Essentially identical to the Piper Seneca II in silhouette — low wing, short fuselage, twin wing engines — distinguished by Embraer documentation and Brazilian registration.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 810C Seneca has a length of 8.72 m (29 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.86 m (39 ft).
Its maximum speed is 309 km/h (192 mph).
Typical crew: 1-2 + 4 passengers.

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History

Embraer began building Piper types under licence in Brazil in the early 1970s, with the Seneca appearing as the EMB 810 family. The 810C corresponds to the Seneca II with turbocharged Lycoming engines. Brazilian manufacture allowed local certification, parts support, and operator financing, making it attractive to domestic aviation.

Variants

The 810C preceded the 810D (Seneca III standard); together they represent the core of Embraer's licence-built Piper twin range.

Where you'll see it

Operated by Brazilian private and commercial operators from the 1970s into the 2000s; some examples exported to neighbouring South American countries.

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