The Piper PA-20S (ICAO type PA20) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 470 nm, a cruise speed of 109 knots, a service ceiling of 16,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Piper PA-20S

PA20
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
900 kg
Range
470 nm
Seats
4
PA-20S
Piper · PA-20S
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 7
- Active
- 7
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market
Comparable listings
N5037Z · 1961 · 4,646 hrs
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$53,500C-FOVN · 1959 · 3,400 hrs
$78,900Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-20S PA-20S | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 109 kt | 4 |
| PA-20S-115 PA-20S-115 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PA-20S-135 PA-20S-135 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 109 kt | 4 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1A4 · Rev 24 · issued 2006-08-07
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 788 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 136 L
Approved fuel80 minimum octane aviation gasoline
Engine
Lycoming O-290-D
Certification basis
CAR 3
Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
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PA-20S — frequently asked
What is the range of the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S has a maximum range of 470 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-20S carry?
The Piper PA-20S seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S's ICAO type designator is PA20.
How many Piper PA-20S aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 7 registered Piper PA-20S airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-20S aircraft
Individual PA-20S airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.