PIPER PA-16 Clipper — Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA16 PA16 | — | 700 kg | 260 nm | 97 kt | 4 |
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Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper manuals & documents
5 documents for the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper — Type Certificate · Supplemental Type Certificate · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the Aircraft Specification No. 1A1 for the Piper PA-16 and PA-16S, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It provides essential specifications, operational limits, and equipment requirements for these aircraft models. The handbook is intended for pilots and maintenance personnel, detailing critical information such as engine specifications, weight limits, airspeed limitations, and control surface movements. It serves as a reference for safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-C1, 2800 RPM take-off limit (115 hp).
- Max weight: 1650 lbs (Normal Category), 1400 lbs (Utility Category).
- Max structural cruising speed: 117 mph (102 knots).
- Fuel capacity: 30 gallons (12 gallons fuselage, 18 gallons left wing).
- Control surface movements: Elevator 26° up, 10° down.
Type Certificate
Supplemental Type Certificate
Pilot's Operating Handbook
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Registered PIPER PA-16 Clipper aircraft
Individual PIPER PA-16 Clipper airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper are there?
4 Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper?
The Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper has a range of about 260 nautical miles.
How fast is the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper?
The Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper cruises at around 97 knots.
What is the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper's maximum take-off weight?
The Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg.
How many seats does the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper have?
The Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper?
The Piper Aircraft PIPER PA-16 Clipper uses ICAO type designator PA16.