Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow
18,619 on the U.S. register across 18 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1962 to 2026; half of them date from 1973 or earlier. Florida has the most (1,684). 46% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-28 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (6,861), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (5,065), Lycoming I0360 Ser (1,934)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 107 mph
- Makers on the register
- Piper, Piper Aircraft Inc, New Piper Aircraft Inc, New Piper, Piper Aircraft Corp
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 30, 1962; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida1,684Texas1,512California1,489Delaware660Arizona619Pennsylvania605Georgia586Ohio572North Carolina560New York523Illinois493Minnesota473
Who owns them registrant type
Individual8,007 (43%)LLC5,219 (28%)Corporation2,532 (14%)Co-owned2,034 (11%)Government397 (2%)Partnership223 (1%)Non-citizen corporation202 (1%)Not stated4 (0.0%)Non-citizen co-owned1 (0.0%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-28-140 | 4,259 | 1941 to 2001 | 22.9% |
| PA-28-181 | 3,548 | 1975 to 2026 | 19.1% |
| PA-28-180 | 3,505 | 1961 to 1981 | 18.8% |
| PA-28-161 | 1,540 | 1976 to 2016 | 8.3% |
| PA-28R-200 | 1,223 | 1969 to 1976 | 6.6% |
| PA-28-151 | 961 | 1952 to 1977 | 5.2% |
| PA-28-235 | 859 | 1963 to 1977 | 4.6% |
| PA-28R-180 | 535 | 1967 to 1971 | 2.9% |
| PA-28-236 | 480 | 1977 to 1995 | 2.6% |
| PA-28R-201T | 368 | 1976 to 1997 | 2.0% |
| PA-28R-201 | 352 | 1977 to 2018 | 1.9% |
| PA-28RT-201T | 255 | 1978 to 1988 | 1.4% |
| PA-28-160 | 253 | 1961 to 1967 | 1.4% |
| PA-28RT-201 | 179 | 1978 to 1987 | 1.0% |
| PA-28-150 | 122 | 1961 to 1967 | 0.7% |
| PA-28 | 117 | 1961 to 1984 | 0.6% |
| PA-28-201T | 62 | 1979 to 1980 | 0.3% |
| PA-28S-180 | 1 | — | 0.0% |
When they were built by decade · 2,573 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid18,242 (98%)Pending189 (1%)Valid (manufacturer)89 (0.5%)Sale reported51 (0.3%)Reports overdue17 (0.1%)Pending cancellation10 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard18,233 (98%)None on file320 (2%)Special flight permit19 (0.1%)Multiple19 (0.1%)Experimental17 (0.1%)Restricted10 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Piper Aircraft INC98University Of North Dakota69Und Aerospace Foundation64Skyborne Airline Academy INC57Georgia Aviation Authority55Skywest Leasing INC53Cae Aviation Academy Phoenix LLC45International Air Services INC Trustee43Christiansen Aviation LLC41Paris Air INC40Meridian Aircraft LLC35Air Fleet Holdings LLC34
Fleet pages: Piper Aircraft INC · University Of North Dakota · Und Aerospace Foundation · Skyborne Airline Academy INC · Georgia Aviation Authority · Skywest Leasing INC · Cae Aviation Academy Phoenix LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 4,234 cases since 1982, 932 fatal
2026-09-26CEN26LA329 · PA-28-181 N8086G · accident near Mason, MI · no injuries
2026-09-21ANC26LA107 · PA-28-140 N224BB · accident near Junction, TX · serious injuries
2026-09-06ERA26FA329 · PA-28-181 N7653F · accident near Ludlow, MA · 2 killed
2026-09-04ERA26LA328 · PA-28-180 N7635W · accident near Dallas, GA · serious injuries
2026-09-01CEN26LA304 · PA-28-161 N47899 · accident near Weatherford, TX · no injuries
2026-08-14ERA26LA307 · PA-28-181 N586MA · accident near Altoona, PA · no injuries
2026-08-13ERA26LA308 · PA-28R-180 N928LY · accident near Readington Township, NJ · no injuries
2026-07-29WPR26FA281 · PA-28-180 N9062J · accident near Chandler, AZ · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 4,234 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-28 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18,619 as of October 2, 2026, counting 18 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-28s?
Florida, with 1,684.
Who owns the Piper PA-28?
46% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 352 PA-28R-201 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N743ED | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Air Adventure LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2023-04-19 | Valid |
| N6948C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
48 Charlie LLC Columbia, Maryland |
None on file | 2023-03-30 | Valid |
| N31649 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Runway Hero LLC Wayland, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2023-03-24 | Valid |
| N9102K | Piper PA-28R-201 |
M & T Aircraft LLC North Canton, Ohio |
Standard | 2023-03-15 | Valid |
| N2672Q | Piper PA-28R-201 |
4M Aviation LLC Orting, Washington |
Standard | 2023-03-14 | Valid |
| N2078A | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2023-03-03 | Valid |
| N9817K | Piper PA-28R-201 |
N9817K LLC Fredricksburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-03-03 | Valid |
| N333PG | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Aty Aviation INC Watertown, South Dakota |
Standard | 2023-02-19 | Valid |
| N47723 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2023-02-13 | Valid |
| N5860V | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Alasc Holdings LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-01-25 | Valid |
| N6304C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Harben LLC Albemarle, North Carolina |
Standard | 2023-01-20 | Valid |
| N2940Q | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyhawk Flying Club INC Omaha, Nebraska |
Standard | 2023-01-18 | Valid |
| N963WW | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Cash Management Consulting LLC Granite Springs, New York |
Standard | 2023-01-06 | Valid |
| N6159H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Jeva Ventures LLC Charleston, South Carolina |
Standard | 2022-12-17 | Valid |
| N533PU | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Eagle Flyers Vii LLC Carmel, Indiana |
Standard | 2022-12-14 | Valid |
| N590JK | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Jk Aircraft Options LLC Aripeka, Florida |
Standard | 2022-12-01 | Valid |
| N47738 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-11-24 | Valid |
| N8080U | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2022-11-10 | Valid |
| N1746H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
1746H LLC La Mirada, California |
Standard | 2022-11-08 | Valid |
| N2073M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2022-09-17 | Valid |
| N3030M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
In Line Aviation LLC Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-09-14 | Valid |
| N414WM | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Christiansen Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-09-12 | Valid |
| N2848M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2022-08-18 | Valid |
| N68JA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Lost Aviators LLC Durant, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-08-12 | Valid |
| N116FR | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Cloverfield Aero LLC Los Angeles, California |
Standard | 2022-07-30 | Valid |
| N43793 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Casanova LLC The Plains, Virginia |
Standard | 2022-07-11 | Valid |
| N4160F | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2022-07-08 | Valid |
| N36619 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-04-30 | Valid |
| N38716 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Spartan Aviation Group LLC Williamsburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2022-04-04 | Valid |
| N47484 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2022-03-22 | Valid |
| N117MB | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2022-02-26 | Valid |
| N38294 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Aerograzmar LLC Bloomfield, New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-02-08 | Valid |
| N730X | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Sbh Alliance LLC Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
Standard | 2022-01-27 | Valid |
| N36282 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Beverly Flight Center LLC Danvers, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2022-01-24 | Valid |
| N92605 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2022-01-21 | Valid |
| N3326M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-11 | Valid |
| N9PM | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-12-15 | Valid |
| N425DP | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2021-12-07 | Valid |
| N4065Q | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Maryland |
None on file | 2021-11-04 | Valid |
| N518MW | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
None on file | 2021-10-12 | Valid |
| N280DA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2021-09-20 | Valid |
| N687BH | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Trmg Consulting Services LLC Edison, New Jersey |
Standard | 2021-09-10 | Valid |
| N11CW | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Jabez Aviation LLC Petaluma, California |
Standard | 2021-09-02 | Valid |
| N57CK | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Carefree Aviation LLC Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-08-28 | Valid |
| N36384 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | Valid |
| N532RR | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | Valid | |
| N53580 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Synergy Aircraft Sales LLC Bloomington, Illinois |
Standard | 2021-08-06 | Valid |
| N38718 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Vgw LLC Morgantown, West Virginia |
Standard | 2021-07-26 | Valid |
| N278ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2021-06-19 | Valid |
| N47945 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-06-19 | Valid |
| N287ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8582M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8583N | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8584T | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8585Z | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8586A | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N8587K | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28R-201 |
Skyborne Airline Academy INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-05-21 | Valid |
| N1671H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
November 1671 Hotel LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-05-19 | Valid |
| N786BG | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2021-05-11 | Valid |
| N279ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Sowela Technical Community College Lake Charles, Louisiana |
Standard | 2021-05-04 | Valid |
| N944DB | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2021-03-02 | Valid |
| N31386 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
S&L Aircraft LLC Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-01-20 | Valid |
| N1663H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Secure Uicc CORP Glen Burnie, Maryland |
Standard | 2021-01-11 | Valid |
| N5353G | Piper PA-28R-201 |
G & M Aircraft INC Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
None on file | 2021-01-09 | Valid |
| N9777M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Egs Air LLC St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Experimental | 2020-12-28 | Valid |
| N328NC | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2020-12-10 | Valid |
| N3554M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2020-11-25 | Valid |
| N405ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2020-11-09 | Valid |
| N38256 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2020-10-21 | Valid |
| N130T | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Lynch Machining LLC North Vernon, Indiana |
Standard | 2020-10-02 | Valid |
| N2145M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Hanscom Afb Aero Club Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2020-09-25 | Valid |
| N3327M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2020-09-23 | Valid |
| N4184M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
G&M Aircraft INC Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
Standard | 2020-09-21 | Valid |
| N47498 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2020-08-31 | Valid |
| N5325U | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2020-08-31 | Valid |
| N38655 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2020-08-19 | Valid |
| N40004 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2020-08-17 | Valid |
| N512CS | Piper PA-28R-201 |
R Scott Hoffman/Silverado Transportation LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2020-08-03 | Valid |
| N36120 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
United States Air Force Owner Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2020-07-23 | Valid |
| N27GS | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2020-06-03 | Valid |
| N39457 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Pro-Aire INC Chisago City, Minnesota |
Standard | 2019-12-30 | Valid |
| N772FT | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Jazz Air LLC Melbourne, Florida |
Standard | 2019-12-30 | Valid |
| N9362C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-12-19 | Valid |
| N773FT | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2019-12-17 | Valid |
| N787BG | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Westchester Flying Club INC Purchase, New York |
Standard | 2019-11-16 | Valid |
| N289ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2019-10-15 | Valid |
| N3131T | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Silver Express CO Db Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2019-09-24 | Valid |
| N972MW | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2019-09-12 | Valid |
| N122MC | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28R-201 |
Shouk Aviation LLC Waverly, Ohio |
Standard | 2019-08-15 | Valid |
| N809M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Berkshire Aviation Enterprises LLC Great Barrington, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2019-07-29 | Valid |
| N431PA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2019-07-11 | Valid |
| N9722C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Alabama |
Standard | 2019-07-11 | Valid |
| N3745Q | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Beer Aviation LLC Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2019-07-08 | Valid |
| N378RS | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2019-05-29 | Valid |
| N78WA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Rtd Aviation LLC Hillsborough, New Jersey |
Standard | 2019-05-21 | Valid |
| N343WP | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Papa LLC Eufaula, Alabama |
Standard | 2019-05-20 | Valid |
| N9764K | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2019-05-16 | Valid |
| N980AC | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Naples Air Center INC Naples, Florida |
Standard | 2019-04-18 | Valid |
| N30024 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Druid Aire LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2019-04-04 | Valid |
| N220MG | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2019-03-27 | Valid |