The Piper PA-25 (ICAO type PA25) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 235 nm, a cruise speed of 91 knots, a service ceiling of 13,000 ft and seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Piper PA-25

PA25

Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-25 Pawnee

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MTOW

1,300 kg

Range

235 nm

Seats

PA-25

Piper · PA-25

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 953
Active: 945
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
PA-25 PA-25	—	1,300 kg	235 nm	91 kt	1
PA-25-235 PA-25-235	—	1,300 kg	235 nm	91 kt	1
PA-25-260 PA-25-260	—	1,300 kg	235 nm	91 kt	1

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 2A10 · Rev 25

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 2A10), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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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-25 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-25 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

60 yearsmedian age

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Of the 669 registered Piper PA-25 with a known build year (70% of the 953 we track), the median age is 60 years.

Registration activity

5changed registration in 12 months

5 of the 953 registered Piper PA-25 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 5 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 5
Tracked flights: 11
Tracked flight hours: 5
Share of fleet flying: 1%

5 Piper PA-25 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 11 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

3Piper PA-25 listed for sale

$35Kmedian $65K$163K

Asking prices from $35K to $163K, typically $55K–$161K — based on 7 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Piper PA-25 manuals & documents

27 documents for the Piper PA-25 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Emergency Procedures · Type Certificate · Service Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper PA-25 Pawnee, a light agricultural aircraft primarily used for crop dusting and other agricultural tasks. The handbook provides essential information for pilots operating this aircraft, including performance data, operating procedures, and safety information. It is designed to assist pilots in understanding the aircraft's systems, limitations, and operational capabilities, ensuring safe and effective flight operations. The POH is an important resource for both new and experienced pilots, offering guidance on preflight checks, emergency procedures, and maintenance requirements.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Stall speed: 55 knots (63 mph)
Maximum cruise speed: 100 knots (115 mph)
Climb rate: 1,200 feet per minute
Fuel capacity: 50 gallons (189 liters)

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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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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Systems Description

PIPER PA-25-150 Pawnee Sprayer with Lycoming O320 Engine
20101 pages · 117 KB · via www.acornwelding.com
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Parts Catalog

PA-25 Parts Catalog
8.2 MB · via f-static.com
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Service Bulletins

Model Guide

Airworthiness Directives

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PA-25 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Piper PA-25?

The Piper PA-25 has a maximum range of 235 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper PA-25 carry?

The Piper PA-25 seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-25?

The Piper PA-25's maximum take-off weight is 1,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-25?

The Piper PA-25's ICAO type designator is PA25.

How many Piper PA-25 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 953 registered Piper PA-25 airframes worldwide.

Registered PA-25 aircraft

Individual PA-25 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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