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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N280ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Plane Nonsense INC Middletown, Delaware |
Standard | 2005-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6067H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Milford Aviation INC Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
Standard | 2005-05-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N190FT | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Westchester Flying Club INC Purchase, New York |
Standard | 2005-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9183W | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Aerolina INC Hendersonville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2005-04-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N223WW | Piper PA-28R-201 |
San Diego Flight Training INC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2004-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61260 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Syracuse Flight School INC Syracuse, New York |
Standard | 2004-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43967 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Jo Air INC La Mesa, California |
Standard | 2004-07-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1128Q | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2004-07-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N813ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Plane Nonsense INC Middletown, Delaware |
Standard | 2004-01-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N814ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Plane Nonsense INC Middletown, Delaware |
Standard | 2003-12-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9539C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Nafziger Aviation Leasing LLC Wittman, Maryland |
Standard | 2003-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N47227 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
N47227 INC Hobe Sound, Florida |
Standard | 2002-11-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53558 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
University Of Illinois Savoy, Illinois |
Standard | 2002-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N172ND | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Blue Max Aero LLC Miles City, Montana |
Standard | 2002-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5326U | Piper PA-28R-201 |
University Of Illinois Savoy, Illinois |
None on file | 2001-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9690C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Windsock INC Red Wing, Minnesota |
Standard | 2001-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5321U | Piper PA-28R-201 |
University Of Illinois Savoy, Illinois |
None on file | 2001-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5163M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
University Of Illinois Savoy, Illinois |
Standard | 2001-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N31694 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2000-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43798 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2000-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9471C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 1999-06-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9274N | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1997-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9266K | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Restrepo Aircraft CORP Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 1997-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9377C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Liggett Services INC Fort Washington, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1996-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1707H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Cyberflight INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 1995-10-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2007M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1994-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36574 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
California In Nice INC San Jose, California |
Standard | 1993-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2436M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Venture Aviation INC Arlington, Massachusetts |
Standard | 1993-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36777 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 1992-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6345C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 1992-07-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8140E | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1992-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2055M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1991-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3895F | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 1991-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2292M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 1990-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43817 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1989-06-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N950DS | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1988-06-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N525VB | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1987-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9236C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1986-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N31906 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1985-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N31970 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 1983-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2927M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 1983-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6222H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 1982-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2071M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Budd Aircraft Enterprises INC Chesterfield, Missouri |
Standard | 1980-09-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N158CC | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N2811M | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N38457 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N38919 | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N543PU | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Byc Trucking Services LLC DBA Norco, California |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N9180H | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Piper Aircraft INC Vero Beach, Florida |
None on file | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N92UA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Taylor Aviation INC Montgomery, New York |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N9321C | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N94NA | Piper PA-28R-201 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |
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