The Piper PA-15 (ICAO type PA15) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 500 nm, a cruise speed of 80 knots, a service ceiling of 12,500 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper PA-15
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 190
- Active
- 188
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-15 PA-15 | — | 700 kg | 500 nm | 80 kt | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-800 · Rev 11 · issued 2006-08-07
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 499 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 1 passengers
- Fuel
- 45 L
Lycoming O-145-B2, 65 hp, 2550 r.p.m.
Type Certificate No. 800 (CAR 3)
Where to look next
Piper PA-15 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-15 fleet — updated daily.
78 yearsmedian age
Of the 134 registered Piper PA-15 with a known build year (71% of the 190 we track), the median age is 78 years.
4changed registration in 12 months
4 of the 190 registered Piper PA-15 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 4 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
Piper PA-15 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Piper PA-15 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Wiring Diagram. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
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.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Systems Description
Service Bulletins
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What is the range of the Piper PA-15?
The Piper PA-15 has a maximum range of 500 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-15 carry?
The Piper PA-15 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-15?
The Piper PA-15's maximum take-off weight is 700 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-15?
The Piper PA-15's ICAO type designator is PA15.
How many Piper PA-15 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 190 registered Piper PA-15 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-15 aircraft
Individual PA-15 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-KIM· 1997
- N4304H· 1954
- C-FKSE· 1949
- N4574H· 1949
- N4177H· 1948
- N4552H· 1948
- N4129H· 1948
- N4480H· 1948
- N4431H· 1948
- N4529H· 1948
- N4176G· 1948
- N4430H· 1948
- C-SCN· 1948
- N4555H· 1948
- N4309H· 1948
- N4313H· 1948
- N4143H· 1948
- N4144H· 1948
- N4405H· 1948
- N4372H· 1948
- N4469H· 1948
- C-FZII· 1948
- N4456H· 1948
- N4300H· 1948