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The Piper PA-14 (ICAO type PA14) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 435 nm, a cruise speed of 96 knots, a service ceiling of 12,500 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Piper PA-14

Piper PA-14
PA14
Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
800 kg
Range
435 nm
Seats
2
PA-14
Piper · PA-14
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
116
Active
115
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

N4399M · 1947 · 2,933 hrs
$74,500
N3157M · 1947 · 4,467 hrs
$85,000
N3780M · 1947 · 4,024 hrs
$110,775
N3688M · 1946 · 5,649 hrs
$195,000
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA-14
PA-14
—800 kg435 nm96 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-797 · Rev 10

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-797), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Piper PA-14 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-14 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

78 yearsmedian age

Of the 97 registered Piper PA-14 with a known build year (84% of the 116 we track), the median age is 78 years.

Registration activity

7changed registration in 12 months

7 of the 116 registered Piper PA-14 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 PA-14 manuals & documents

3 documents for the Piper PA-14 — Systems Description · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Service Memo No. 4

This Service Memo No. 4 provides critical information regarding the brake and oleo strut system fluid usage for various Piper aircraft, including the Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser. It outlines the types of brake fluids compatible with different models and emphasizes the importance of using the correct fluid to avoid damage to the brake expander tubes. The memo also includes identification markings for fluid compatibility and recommendations for maintenance practices. This document is essential for maintenance personnel and pilots to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft's braking system.

  • Use Lockheed #21 fluid (blue) for pre-1942 models with brakes; Univis #40 fluid (red or amber) for models from 1942 onwards.
  • Identification markings on expander tubes are crucial: red for mineral/petroleum fluids, blue for vegetable fluids.
  • Unmarked tubes should be treated as compatible with Lockheed #21 fluid to avoid damage.
  • Master cylinders may have synthetic rubber cups requiring Univis #40 fluid; ensure compatibility before use.
  • Using the wrong fluid can damage brake expander tubes, leading to safety hazards.
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PA-14 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Piper PA-14?

The Piper PA-14 has a maximum range of 435 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper PA-14 carry?

The Piper PA-14 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-14?

The Piper PA-14's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-14?

The Piper PA-14's ICAO type designator is PA14.

How many Piper PA-14 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 116 registered Piper PA-14 airframes worldwide.