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The Piper 24 (ICAO type PA24) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 960 nm, a cruise speed of 185 knots, a service ceiling of 19,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Piper 24

Piper 24
PA24
Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-24 Comanche
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
1,400 kg
Range
960 nm
Seats
4
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Piper · 24
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2,786
Active
2,775
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA-24
PA-24
—1,400 kg960 nm185 kt4
PA-24-250
PA-24-250
—1,400 kg960 nm185 kt4
PA-24-260
PA-24-260
—1,400 kg960 nm185 kt4
PA-24-400
PA-24-400
—1,400 kg960 nm185 kt4
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 1A15 · Rev 34 · issued 2006-08-07

Category
Normal
MTOW
1,451 kg
MZFW
1,332 kg
Seats
1 crew · 5 passengers
Fuel
212 L
Approved fuel91/96100/130
Engine

Lycoming O-540-E4A5 (normally aspirated) or turbocharged engines

Certification basis

CAR 3, effective November 1, 1949, including Amendments 3-1 through 3-12, effective April 13, 1954

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

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

Piper 24 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 24 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

65 yearsmedian age

Of the 2,354 registered Piper 24 with a known build year (84% of the 2,786 we track), the median age is 65 years.

Registration activity

78changed registration in 12 months

78 of the 2,786 registered Piper 24 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 78 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
25
Tracked flights
40
Tracked flight hours
84
Share of fleet flying
1%

25 Piper 24 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 40 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

31Piper 24 listed for sale

$5Kmedian $100K$339K

Asking prices from $5K to $339K, typically $75K–$131K — based on 120 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Piper 24 manuals & documents

15 documents for the Piper 24 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Supplemental Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
PIPER COMANCHE OWNER'S HANDBOOK · 1960

This document is the Owner's Handbook for the Piper Comanche, specifically covering the PA-24-180 and PA-24-250 models. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots and owners, detailing the aircraft's design features, operating instructions, and maintenance requirements. The handbook emphasizes the importance of proper flight instruction and adherence to safety protocols. It provides critical information on the aircraft's specifications, performance characteristics, and operational procedures, ensuring that users can operate the Comanche safely and effectively. The handbook is not a substitute for flight training but aims to enhance the pilot's understanding of the aircraft's systems and performance.

  • PA-24-180 engine: Lycoming O-360-A, 180 HP at 2700 RPM; PA-24-250 engine: Lycoming O-540-A, 250 HP at 2575 RPM.
  • Maximum fuel capacity: 50 gallons (PA-24-180), 60 gallons (PA-24-250).
  • Best rate of climb speed: 96 MPH (PA-24-180), 95 MPH (PA-24-250).
  • Stalling speed with full flaps: 61 MPH (PA-24-180), 64 MPH (PA-24-250).
  • Cruising speed at 75% power: 150 MPH (PA-24-180), 171 MPH (PA-24-250).

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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24 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Piper 24?

The Piper 24 has a maximum range of 960 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper 24 carry?

The Piper 24 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper 24?

The Piper 24's maximum take-off weight is 1,400 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 24?

The Piper 24's ICAO type designator is PA24.

How many Piper 24 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,786 registered Piper 24 airframes worldwide.