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ZK-TAW

Built 1978 · registered NZ

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ZK-TAW — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Piper PA-38-112Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
This aircraft is a
Piper PA-38-112(PA38)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
480 nm
Cruise speed
108 kt
Max speed
119 kt
Service ceiling
13,000 ft
Takeoff distance
450 m
Landing distance
450 m
Weights
MTOW
800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
110 L
Dimensions
Length
7.0 m
Wingspan
10.3 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(366 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
79
Last 90 days
246
Last seen
6 Nov 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 0h 25m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 3h 30m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 30m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 28m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 16m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 43m
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 0h 26m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
736Piper PA-38-112 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZK-TAWNZACTIVE
    Wellington Aero Club (inc.)
    2012 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

ZK-TAW — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZK-TAW?

ZK-TAW is a Piper PA-38-112, built in 1978. Sprinkle's record for ZK-TAW covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZK-TAW currently active?

Registry records list ZK-TAW's status as Active, registered in New Zealand — a Piper PA-38-112.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of ZK-TAW?

ZK-TAW carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38-78A0716, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-38-112 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZK-TAW?

ZK-TAW's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C81102 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-38-112 broadcasts.