The Piper PA-17 (ICAO type PA17) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal and Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 220 nm, a cruise speed of 76 knots, a service ceiling of 12,500 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Piper PA-17

PA17

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Owner

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Last seen

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MTOW

500 kg

Range

220 nm

Seats

PA-17

Piper · PA-17

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 126
Active: 124
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
PA-17 PA-17	—	500 kg	220 nm	76 kt	2

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-805 · Rev 12 · issued 2006-08-07

Category: Normal and Utility
MTOW: 522 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 1 passengers
Fuel: 45 L

Approved fuel80 minimum grade aviation gasoline

Engine

Continental A-65-8 or -8F, 65 hp, 2300 r.p.m.

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 805 (CAR 3)

Read the TCDS (PDF) →

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-17 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-17 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

78 yearsmedian age

40s

60s

Of the 93 registered Piper PA-17 with a known build year (74% of the 126 we track), the median age is 78 years.

Registration activity

7changed registration in 12 months

7 of the 126 registered Piper 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 PA-17 manuals & documents

4 documents for the Piper PA-17 — Training Manual · Systems Description · Weight & Balance · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Training Manual for the Piper PA-17 Vagabond Trainer

This document serves as a training manual specifically for the Piper PA-17 Vagabond Trainer. It is designed to provide pilots and aviation enthusiasts with essential information regarding the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures associated with this aircraft model. The manual includes detailed instructions on preflight checks, in-flight operations, and emergency procedures, ensuring that users are well-prepared to handle the aircraft safely and efficiently. It is an invaluable resource for both new and experienced pilots looking to enhance their knowledge and skills related to the Piper PA-17.

Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in; Length: 22 ft 8 in; Max Takeoff Weight: 1,600 lbs.
Engine: Lycoming O-235, 108 hp.
Cruising Speed: 75 knots; Max Speed: 100 knots.
Preflight inspection is mandatory before each flight.
Maintain glide speed of 65 knots in case of engine failure.

Read the document

Registered PA-17 aircraft

Individual PA-17 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

See all 126 registered PA-17