The Piper PA-28 (ICAO type PA28) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 910 nm, a cruise speed of 172 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Piper PA-28

PA28

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MTOW

2,000 kg

Range

910 nm

Seats

PA-28

Piper · PA-28

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 24,788
Active: 24,764
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
PA-28-140 PA-28-140	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-150 PA-28-150	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-151 PA-28-151	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-160 PA-28-160	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-161 PA-28-161	—	1,000–2,000 kg	440–700 nm	128–154 kt	3–4
PA-28-180 PA-28-180	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-181 PA-28-181	—	1,000 kg	440 nm	128 kt	4
PA-28-201T PA-28-201T	—	1,300–2,000 kg	700–910 nm	154–172 kt	3–4
PA-28-235 PA-28-235	—	2,000 kg	700 nm	154 kt	3
PA-28-236 PA-28-236	—	2,000 kg	700 nm	154 kt	3
PA-28R-180 PA-28R-180	—	1,300 kg	910 nm	172 kt	4
PA-28R-200 PA-28R-200	—	1,300 kg	910 nm	172 kt	4
PA-28R-201 PA-28R-201	—	1,300 kg	910 nm	172 kt	4
PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201T	—	1,300 kg	910 nm	172 kt	4
PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-201	—	1,200–1,300 kg	700–910 nm	170–172 kt	4
PA-28RT-201T PA-28RT-201T	—	1,200–1,300 kg	700–910 nm	170–172 kt	4
PA-28S-160 PA-28S-160	—	—	—	—	—
PA-28S-180 PA-28S-180	—	—	—	—	—

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 2A13 · Rev 51 · issued 2013-04-22

Category: Normal
MTOW: 1,315 kg
Seats: 4 passengers
Fuel: 291 L
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

Approved fuel100/130

Engine

Continental TSIO-360-FB

Certification basis

CAR 3 effective May 15, 1956, through Amendment 3-2 including paragraphs 3.304 and 3.705 of Amendment 3-7 effective May 3, 1962; FAR 23.965 of FAR 23 effective February 1, 1965; FA…

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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-28 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-28 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

53 yearsmedian age

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Of the 18,328 registered Piper PA-28 with a known build year (74% of the 24,788 we track), the median age is 53 years.

Registration activity

1,175changed registration in 12 months

1,175 of the 24,788 registered Piper PA-28 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 1,175 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 2,322
Tracked flights: 26,952
Tracked flight hours: 53,063
Share of fleet flying: 9%

2,322 Piper PA-28 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 26,952 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Piper PA-28 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Piper PA-28 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Emergency Procedures · Supplemental Type Certificate · Weight And Balance · V Speeds Reference · Normal Procedures · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

PILOT’S CHECKLIST · 2025

This document is a Pilot's Checklist for the Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IV, providing essential procedures and operational speeds for pilots. It covers preflight inspections, engine starting procedures, takeoff and landing protocols, and emergency procedures. The checklist is designed to ensure that pilots follow necessary steps for safe operation and management of the aircraft during various phases of flight. It is a critical resource for both training and operational use, ensuring compliance with safety standards and performance metrics.

Normal rotation speed: 65-75 KIAS
Best rate of climb (Vy): 90 KIAS (gear up)
Maximum landing gear operating speed: 129 KIAS
Preflight inspection includes checking weight and weather
Engine start procedures vary for cold and flooded conditions

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Pilot’s Operating Handbook
2018478 pages · 32.6 MB · via mfgl.lspl.ch
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Systems Description

Service Bulletins

SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 840A
20134 pages · 962 KB · via www.faasafety.gov
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Emergency Procedures

Supplemental Type Certificate

Weight And Balance

V Speeds Reference

Normal Procedures

AFMS – GFC 500 Autopilot in Piper PA-28 Series
202044 pages · 698 KB · via static.garmin.com
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Airworthiness Directives

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PA-28 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Piper PA-28?

The Piper PA-28 has a maximum range of 910 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper PA-28 carry?

The Piper PA-28 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-28?

The Piper PA-28's maximum take-off weight is 2,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-28?

The Piper PA-28's ICAO type designator is PA28.

How many Piper PA-28 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 24,788 registered Piper PA-28 airframes worldwide.

Registered PA-28 aircraft

Individual PA-28 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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