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PIPER PA-15 Vagabond — Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabond

Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabond
PA15
Photo: TimVickers · Public domain
Year
Owner
Piper Aircraft
Last seen
MTOW
700 kg
Range
500 nm
Seats
2
PIPER PA-15 Vagabondhover
Piper Aircraft · PIPER PA-15 Vagabond
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
11
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA15
PA15
700 kg500 nm80 kt2
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Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabondmarket & fleet intelligence

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Fleet age

78 yearsmedian age

Of the 11 registered Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabond with a known build year (100% of the 11 we track), the median age is 78 years.

Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabond manuals & documents

4 documents for the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-15 Vagabond Wiring Diagram · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-800 · 2006

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.

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