PA-17 — Piper Aircraft PA-17
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 120
- Active
- 105
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA17 PA17 | — | 500 kg | 220 nm | 76 kt | 2 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-805 · 12 · issued 2006-08-07
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-805), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Piper Aircraft PA-17 manuals & documents
10 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-17 — Weight And Balance · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Systems Description · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-17 Vagabond Trainer, published in September/October 2015. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots and aviation enthusiasts interested in the operation and maintenance of the Vagabond aircraft. The handbook includes detailed information on the aircraft's specifications, performance, and operational procedures, ensuring that pilots have the necessary knowledge to operate the aircraft safely and effectively. It is designed to be a practical reference for both new and experienced pilots, providing insights into the unique characteristics of the Vagabond.
- Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in
- Length: 22 ft 10 in
- Cruise Speed: 75 knots
- Stall Speed: 40 knots
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,220 lbs
Weight And Balance
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Systems Description
Other Documents
- Forward in Flight — Quarterly Magazine of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame202432 pages· 7.7 MB· via www.wahf.org
- Kansas Register Notice of Forfeiture - Domestic202091 pages· 735 KB· via sos.ks.gov
- AAIB Bulletin: 2/2020202086 pages· 18.9 MB· via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- Training Manual for the Piper PA-17 Vagabond Trainer20 pages· 4.6 MB· via rosap.ntl.bts.gov
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Registered PA-17 aircraft
Individual PA-17 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N4149H1966
- N5056H1949
- N4865H1949
- C-YZN1949
- N4881H1949
- N4600H1948
- N4596H1948
- N4601H1948
- N4587H1948
- C-GFMW1948
- N4595H1948
- C-NOD1948
- C-GIFQ1948
- C-UKP1948
- N4590H1948
- N17VG1948
- N11BK1948
- C-ISL1948
- N222SK1948
- C-FSFQ1948
- C-NKR1948
- N4331H1948
- N4377H1948
- N4582H1948
How many Piper Aircraft PA-17 are there?
120 Piper Aircraft PA-17 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 105 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Piper Aircraft PA-17?
The Piper Aircraft PA-17 has a range of about 220 nautical miles.
How fast is the Piper Aircraft PA-17?
The Piper Aircraft PA-17 cruises at around 76 knots.
What is the Piper Aircraft PA-17's maximum take-off weight?
The Piper Aircraft PA-17 has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg.
How many seats does the Piper Aircraft PA-17 have?
The Piper Aircraft PA-17 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper Aircraft PA-17?
The Piper Aircraft PA-17 uses ICAO type designator PA17.
Is the Piper Aircraft PA-17 type certified?
Yes. The Piper Aircraft PA-17 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.