General Aviation

Piper Aircraft PA-16

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper PA‑32R, originally called the Cherokee Lance and later the Saratoga, is a six‑ or seven‑seat, high‑performance, single‑engine aircraft. Built by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida, it features an all‑metal airframe, retractable landing gear, and a tapered wing that improves cruise efficiency.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-pa-16
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
275
Example Registration
N108PC

Specifications

Wingspan
10.01 m / 32 ft
Length
8.46 m / 27 ft
Height
2.9 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
291 km/h / 181 mph
Cruise Speed
263 km/h / 163 mph
Range
1620 km / 875 nmi
Ceiling
4600 m / 15000 ft
First Flight
1974-08-30
Production Start
1975

Variants

  • PA-16- 275 registrations - Example N108PC

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