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-17market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper Aircraft PA-17 fleet — updated daily.
78 yearsmedian age
Of the 95 registered Piper Aircraft PA-17 with a known build year (79% of the 120 we track), the median age is 78 years.
7changed registration in 12 months
7 of the 120 registered Piper Aircraft PA-17 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 7 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
Piper Aircraft PA-17 manuals & documents
10 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-17 — Weight And Balance · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Training Manual · 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
Training Manual
Systems Description
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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



