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 (1,685). 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 (1,933)
- 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 5, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
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 | 3,549 | 1975 to 2026 | 19.1% |
| PA-28-180 | 3,505 | 1961 to 1981 | 18.8% |
| PA-28-161 | 1,541 | 1976 to 2016 | 8.3% |
| PA-28R-200 | 1,223 | 1969 to 1976 | 6.6% |
| PA-28-151 | 960 | 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 | 178 | 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 · 2,575 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 5, 2026, counting 18 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-28s?
Florida, with 1,685.
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 · 3,549 PA-28-181 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N136FC | Piper PA-28-181 |
Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Tallahassee, Florida |
Standard | 1982-12-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2935N | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1982-06-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5918V | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1982-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8788E | Piper PA-28-181 |
Coastal Fliers INC El Cajon, California |
Standard | 1981-02-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8331C | Piper PA-28-181 |
Roanoke Valley Flying Club Roanoke, Virginia |
Standard | 1980-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3012A | Piper PA-28-181 |
Bottoms Engineering & Service INC Frankfort, Kentucky |
Standard | 1980-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9238K | Piper PA-28-181 |
Crow Wing Flying Club CORP Nisswa, Minnesota |
Standard | 1980-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2331M | Piper PA-28-181 |
Smith Ctr Kite Club INC Smith Center, Kansas |
Standard | 1979-12-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2919L | Piper PA-28-181 |
Bart'S Flying Service INC Storm Lake, Iowa |
Standard | 1979-08-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5681V | Piper PA-28-181 |
Newell & Sons Roxboro, North Carolina |
Standard | 1979-07-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5359F | Piper PA-28-181 |
Washington Fliers Club INC Washington, Iowa |
Standard | 1979-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3053E | Piper PA-28-181 |
Charles City Aeronautics INC Charles City, Iowa |
Standard | 1978-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9375C | Piper PA-28-181 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 1978-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1208H | Piper PA-28-181 |
Waldel LTD West Lafayette, Indiana |
Standard | 1977-10-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5665V | Piper PA-28-181 |
Wanigas Leasing Corporation Saginaw, Michigan |
Standard | 1977-07-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6931J | Piper PA-28-181 |
Missouri Valley Flying Club INC Culbertson, Montana |
Standard | 1977-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9556K | Piper PA-28-181 |
N R I Flying Club INC Walnut Creek, California |
Standard | 1976-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7158C | Piper PA-28-181 |
Aeronauts Flying Club INC Newton, Massachusetts |
Standard | 1976-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1029H | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N1160U | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N1230U | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N1250U | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N1310U | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N1440U | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N145AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N152AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N154AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N155AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N157AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N161TF | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Airmart INC Lexington, Kentucky |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N162AV | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N163AV | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N164AV | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N164LH | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N165AV | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N175AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N175LH | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N177LH | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N178AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N185LH | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N187AR | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N193LH | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N1941V | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | CanceledFAA registration status code 18: Sale reported, canceled. All codes | |
| N207ES | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N2097M | Piper PA-28-181 |
Dm Asset Management LLC Plain City, Ohio |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N2157Y | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N216AM | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Airmart INC Lexington, Kentucky |
None on file | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N221BL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N232DX | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N232TF | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Airmart INC Lexington, Kentucky |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N236BL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N261BW | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N268DX | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N269DX | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N271HW | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N272HW | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N274DX | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N275DX | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N276DX | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N277DX | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N2809 | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N2813 | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N282HP | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner | Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N284S | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N2857P | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N296MA | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N301BL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N3027S | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N3052E | Piper PA-28-181 |
Rivers Edge Enterprises LLC Nebraska City, Nebraska |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N3055B | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N305MD | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N329ED | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N341EC | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N356AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N3722M | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N3724M | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N379BT | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N380BT | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N381BT | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N382BT | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N38421 | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 17: Sale reported, pending cancellation. All codes | |
| N384BL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N3859M | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N388AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N393BT | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N397FA | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N398FA | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N401HW | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N402BL | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N413TH | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N424TF | Piper PA-28-181 |
Airmart INC Lexington, Kentucky |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N425PA | Piper PA-28-181 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N428BB | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N43983 | Piper PA-28-181 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N448RM | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N4533X | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 17: Sale reported, pending cancellation. All codes | |
| N454DL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N454KA | Piper PA-28-181 |
Individual owner Kansas |
None on file | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N455BL | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N457AR | Piper PA-28-181 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes |
