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 1,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 440 nm, a cruise speed of 128 knots, a service ceiling of 14,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Piper PA-28
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 24,889
- Active
- 24,763
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
283 for sale right now
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
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
Continental TSIO-360-FB
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Piper PA-28 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-28 fleet — updated daily.
53 yearsmedian age
Of the 18,568 registered Piper PA-28 with a known build year (75% of the 24,889 we track), the median age is 53 years.
798changed registration in 12 months
798 of the 24,889 registered Piper PA-28 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 798 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1,001
- Tracked flights
- 4,777
- Tracked flight hours
- 9,327
- Share of fleet flying
- 4%
1,001 Piper PA-28 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 4,777 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
283Piper PA-28 listed for sale
Asking prices from $5K to $844K, typically $80K–$150K — based on 416 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper PA-28 manuals & documents
49 documents for the Piper PA-28 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this aircraft, providing essential information on performance, limitations, and operational procedures. The handbook includes detailed sections on aircraft specifications, emergency procedures, and normal operating procedures, ensuring that pilots have the necessary information to operate the aircraft safely and efficiently. It is intended for both new and experienced pilots, offering insights into the aircraft's systems and performance characteristics.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 2,550 lbs
- Useful load: approximately 800 lbs
- Fuel capacity: 50 gallons (48 gallons usable)
- Stall speed in landing configuration: 55 knots
- Maximum cruise speed: 120 knots
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadCHEROKEE B OWNER'S HANDBOOK1991827 KB · via com.au
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook1979366 KB · via fliegen.ch
- ReadPIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28RT-201T, TURBO ARROW IV1978365 KB · via fliegen.ch
- Readcherol-lee ARCHER PILOT'S OPERATING MANUAL197514.8 MB · via summitaviationspokane.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Manual19737.0 MB · via net.au
- ReadCHEROKEE 180 E OWNER'S HANDBOOK19691.6 MB · via coyoteflight.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook33 pages · 14.2 MB · via jaxnfc.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 14044 pages · 3.1 MB · via northcoastair.com
- ReadPiper Cherokee 235 Owner's Handbook6.5 MB · via imagearchive.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook54 pages · 14.8 MB · via cornet-ellipse-s5t7.squarespace.com
- ReadPiper Cherokee Owner's Handbook1.2 MB · via squarespace.com
- ReadPOH Section 6 - New Century Air Service3.0 MB · via ncas.aero
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook for Piper PA-28 Cherokee 140132 pages · 15.4 MB · via flycorps.com
- ReadPilots-Operating-Handbook-Piper-Warrior8.4 MB · via waterfordaeroclub.com
- Readpilot's operating manual33.5 MB · via daytonaviation.com
- Readpilot's - operating10.6 MB · via tampabayaviation.com
Checklist
- ReadPiper Arrow PA28-R200 N56130 CHECKLIST2025666 KB · via squarespace.com
- ReadPiper Cherokee PA-28-160 Checklist2024127 KB · via wsimg.com
- ReadPiper PA-28-140 Cherokee Checklist202315 pages · 107 KB · via www.covaero.com
- ReadPiper Cherokee PA-28-180 N8338W2017113 KB · via nehemiahaviation.com
- ReadN7520R Cherokee 140 - Checklist15 pages · 247 KB · via berkshireaviation.squarespace.com
- ReadPA-28-140 CHECKLIST1 pages · 76 KB · via www.grahamswebdesign.com
- ReadPiper Warrior III N1047M Checklist161 KB · via empyreanaero.com
- ReadPilot Checklist8 pages · 390 KB · via www.langleyflyingschool.com
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
Weight & Balance
Other Documents
Model Guide
- ReadPIPER PA-28-235 Model Guide202647 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadPiper PA-28 Cherokee 140 Model Guide202650 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadPIPER PA-28-160 Model Guide202648 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadPIPER PA-28-180 Model Guide202650 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadPIPER PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow Model Guide202649 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadPIPER ARROW II Model Guide202646 KB · via sprinkle.com
Airworthiness Directives
V Speeds Reference
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What is the range of the Piper PA-28?
The Piper PA-28 has a maximum range of 440 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 1,000 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 24,889 registered Piper PA-28 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-28 aircraft
Individual PA-28 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N428ND· 2026
- N71DX· 2026
- N154AR· 2026
- N221BL· 2026
- N573JA· 2026
- N8595D· 2026
- N253DX· 2026
- N848MA· 2026
- N544ND· 2026
- N462AB· 2026
- N165AV· 2026
- N832VT· 2026
- N145AR· 2026
- N8592E· 2026
- N448RM· 2026
- N647MA· 2026
- N379BT· 2026
- N275DX· 2026
- N9110U· 2026
- N163AV· 2026
- N682AB· 2026
- N164AV· 2026
- N271HW· 2026
- N268DX· 2026