PA-15 — Piper Aircraft PA-15
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 184
- Active
- 169
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA15 PA15 | — | 700 kg | 500 nm | 80 kt | 2 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-800 · 11 · issued 2006-08-07
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-800), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Piper Aircraft PA-15 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-15 — Wiring Diagram · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the Aircraft Specification No. A-800 for the Piper PA-15 Vagabond, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It provides essential operational and technical information for pilots and maintenance personnel. The handbook includes specifications on the aircraft's engine, weight limits, airspeed limits, control surface movements, and required equipment. It serves as a critical reference for safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. The document is particularly useful for understanding the performance characteristics and limitations of the PA-15, ensuring that pilots can operate the aircraft safely and effectively.
- Engine: Lycoming O-145-B2, 65 hp at 2550 RPM.
- Maximum weight: 1100 lbs; maximum baggage: 40 lbs.
- Airspeed limits: Maneuvering - 87 mph (76 knots), Max Cruising - 100 mph (87 knots), Never exceed - 126 mph (110 knots).
- C.G. range: +12.5 to +19.0 inches; Empty weight C.G. range: +12.9 to +17.6 inches.
- Control surface movements: Elevator - 24° Up, 23° Down; Aileron - 17° Up, 17° Down; Rudder - 16° Left, 16° Right.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Systems Description
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Registered PA-15 aircraft
Individual PA-15 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N4304H1954
- N4574H1949
- C-FKSE1949
- N4177H1948
- N4172H1948
- N4176G1948
- N4163H1948
- N4144H1948
- N4161H1948
- N4159H1948
- N4135H1948
- N4165H1948
- C-SCN1948
- N4175H1948
- N4136H1948
- C-FHXQ1948
- C-FWWZ1948
- N4143H1948
- N4127H1948
- N4129H1948
- C-GUPT1948
- N4133H1948
- N4140H1948
- N4158H1948
How many Piper Aircraft PA-15 are there?
184 Piper Aircraft PA-15 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 169 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Piper Aircraft PA-15?
The Piper Aircraft PA-15 has a range of about 500 nautical miles.
How fast is the Piper Aircraft PA-15?
The Piper Aircraft PA-15 cruises at around 80 knots.
What is the Piper Aircraft PA-15's maximum take-off weight?
The Piper Aircraft PA-15 has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg.
How many seats does the Piper Aircraft PA-15 have?
The Piper Aircraft PA-15 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper Aircraft PA-15?
The Piper Aircraft PA-15 uses ICAO type designator PA15.
Is the Piper Aircraft PA-15 type certified?
Yes. The Piper Aircraft PA-15 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.