Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, Lance and Saratoga
3,917 on the U.S. register across 14 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1965 to 2008; half of them date from 1978 or earlier. Florida has the most (416). 56% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-32 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser (1,654), Lycoming Io-540 Ser (1,060), Lycoming 0-540 Series (645)
- Seats
- 6 (up to 7 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 126 mph
- Makers on the register
- Piper, Piper Aircraft Inc, New Piper Aircraft Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 20, 1967; newest October 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida416Texas342California251Delaware161Georgia143North Carolina136Ohio127Pennsylvania125Tennessee114Michigan110Indiana94Alaska93
Who owns them registrant type
LLC1,547 (39%)Individual1,298 (33%)Corporation615 (16%)Co-owned410 (10%)Partnership32 (0.8%)Non-citizen corporation11 (0.3%)Government4 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-32-300 | 992 | 1948 to 1980 | 25.3% |
| PA-32-260 | 650 | 1964 to 1978 | 16.6% |
| PA-32R-301T | 555 | 1979 to 2008 | 14.2% |
| PA-32R-300 | 510 | 1975 to 1978 | 13.0% |
| PA-32R-301 | 462 | 1979 to 2006 | 11.8% |
| PA-32RT-300T | 204 | 1954 to 1989 | 5.2% |
| PA-32RT-300 | 200 | 1977 to 1979 | 5.1% |
| PA-32-301 | 167 | 1980 to 1996 | 4.3% |
| PA-32-301T | 81 | 1980 to 1987 | 2.1% |
| PA32-301FT | 43 | 2003 to 2007 | 1.1% |
| PA32-301XTC | 36 | 2003 to 2006 | 0.9% |
| PA-32RT-301T | 7 | 1982 to 1986 | 0.2% |
| PA-32-301XTC | 7 | 2005 to 2006 | 0.2% |
| PA-32S-300 | 3 | 1967 to 1971 | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 567 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid3,872 (99%)Pending31 (0.8%)Sale reported10 (0.3%)Reports overdue2 (0.1%)Invalid2 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard3,794 (97%)None on file109 (3%)Experimental6 (0.2%)Special flight permit4 (0.1%)Restricted2 (0.1%)Provisional1 (0.0%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee22International Air Services INC Trustee16Bas Part Sales LLC15Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee10Sky West Aviation INC Trustee6Dodson International Parts INC6Qualitair LLC Trustee5Piper Aircraft INC5Valiair Lc Trustee4High Noon Leasing LLC4Blue Waters Air Charters LLC4Aig Aeronautics LLC4
Fleet pages: Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · International Air Services INC Trustee · Bas Part Sales LLC · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee · Dodson International Parts INC · Qualitair LLC Trustee · Piper Aircraft INC
Accident history NTSB records · 1,232 cases since 1982, 366 fatal
2026-09-09ERA26LA336 · PA-32-300 N4056W · accident near West Kingston, RI · no injuries
2026-08-21ERA26LA322 · PA-32R-300 N2297M · accident near Thomaston, GA · no injuries
2026-08-06ANC26LA080 · PA-32-260 N8791E · accident near Pinetown, NC · minor injuries
2026-05-22CEN26LA202 · PA-32R-300 N4556Q · accident near Comanche, TX · no injuries
2026-05-17WPR26FA189 · PA-32-300 N8502N · accident near Empire, NV · 2 killed
2026-04-09WPR26FA151 · PA-32R-301T N4190E · accident near Marana, AZ · 2 killed
2026-03-25ERA26LA151 · PA-32-260 N7081H · accident near Block Island, RI · minor injuries
2025-12-24WPR26FA069 · PA-32-260 N2785Q · accident near Rio Linda, CA · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 1,232 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-32 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
3,917 as of October 2, 2026, counting 14 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-32s?
Florida, with 416.
Who owns the Piper PA-32?
56% 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 · 3,917
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5566J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Bickwall Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N832SP | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Riverside Exteriors INC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2021-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3207W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Zero Seven Whiskey LLC Norco, California |
Standard | 2021-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8908N | Piper PA-32-300 |
H & H Aviation LLC Provo, Utah |
Standard | 2021-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38127 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Trager Limestone LLC Chillicothe, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-04-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N478MA | Piper PA-32-300 |
Harpazo Aviation LLC Lake City, Florida |
Standard | 2021-04-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N198JC | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Long Bayou LLC Vero Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3338W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2021-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N700GC | Piper PA-32-300 |
Ricks Auto Clinic INC Raytown, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1622P | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-04-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3342W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Two Sons Aero LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-04-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8986N | Piper PA-32-300 |
Bay Air INC Dillingham, Alaska |
Standard | 2021-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N33009 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Pamrus INC Zephyr Cove, Nevada |
Standard | 2021-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4292R | Piper PA-32-300 |
Sky West Aviation INC Trustee Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2021-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N614DM | New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32R-301T |
Bad Man Express LLC Coral Springs, Florida |
Standard | 2021-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9298P | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Blackhawk Airventures LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-03-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8315H | Piper PA-32-301T |
King 90 LLC Milwaukie, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3971W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Jma Aero LLC Reedsville, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-03-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75RE | Piper PA-32-301 |
Sarasota Wings LLC Nokomis, Florida |
Standard | 2021-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4144R | Piper PA-32-300 |
Racer Investments LLC Long Beach, California |
Standard | 2021-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8343B | Piper PA-32-301T |
Gc Aviation Services LLC Springboro, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8430B | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Trident Aviation LLC Bedford, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2021-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1556X | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2021-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21352 | Piper PA-32RT-300 |
Co-owned owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3447W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N444FW | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16415 | Piper PA-32-300 |
United Aviation LLC Prospect, Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N367HR | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Arrow Flight LLC Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Standard | 2021-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8331U | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Lenz Piper LLC Camdenton, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4571T | Piper PA-32-260 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N82456 | Piper PA-32-301 |
Ajk Aircraft LLC Xenia, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95EP | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Flying Cow LLC Falls City, Nebraska |
Standard | 2021-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N31657 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2021-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3769M | Piper PA-32RT-300 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2021-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4018R | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N559JP | Piper PA-32RT-300 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8179Z | Piper PA-32-301 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2021-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N469BK | Piper PA-32-260 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2021-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15776 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Rc & C INC Norwalk, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75267 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Avian Aerospace LLC Mansfield, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N914LA | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Lindbergh Aviation INC Hampton, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2021-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6934J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Copaair Maintenance Services INC Indiantown, Florida |
Standard | 2021-03-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8454R | Piper PA-32-301 |
Global Agriculture Commodities LLC Brooklet, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3311G | Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32R-301T |
Edge Construction & Consulting INC Bement, Illinois |
Standard | 2021-03-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8914N | Piper PA-32-300 |
Treetop Flyers LLC Vashon, Washington |
Standard | 2021-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21449 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2021-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N516BZ | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Come Fly With Me LLC Columbiana, Alabama |
Standard | 2021-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75398 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Skybochs LLC Kaysville, Utah |
Standard | 2021-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4584T | Piper PA-32-300 |
Lion Air LLC South Heart, North Dakota |
Standard | 2021-02-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N492BC | Piper PA32-301XTC |
Consumer Collection Management INC Saint Louis, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N62GW | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Goshen Wings INC Bristol, Indiana |
Standard | 2021-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N42993 | Piper PA-32-301 |
Bc Aviation LLC Valdosta, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-02-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64EW | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-02-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N88847 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
So-Do Holdings LLC Monticello, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-02-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8374P | Piper PA-32-301 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N373HP | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2021-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3915X | Piper PA-32-300 |
Kb Aviation LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N780Z | Piper PA32-301FT |
Cornerstone Aviation LLC Columbus, Indiana |
Standard | 2021-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5383F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
N&T Investments LLC Gulf Shores, Alabama |
Standard | 2021-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N774LS | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-02-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16441 | Piper PA-32-300 |
2C Fun Aviation LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2021-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4175W | Piper PA-32-300 |
Bauder Plane LLC Hatfield, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-02-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N800TC | Piper PA-32-301 |
Americas Choice Properties LLC Talbott, Tennessee |
Standard | 2021-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8090T | Piper PA-32R-301T |
N8090T LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2021-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N29FB | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Withheld at owner's request | None on file | 2021-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5212S | Piper PA-32S-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79AN | Piper PA-32-301T |
Ara Aviation Management LLC Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N242EB | Piper PA-32-300 |
Eb Marine LLC Riviera Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2021-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4119R | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2021-01-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21372 | Piper PA-32RT-300T |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9599C | Piper PA-32-300 |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N302RT | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9795C | Piper PA-32-300 |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2021-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15015 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N289JG | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Nex Gen Paving INC Sanford, Texas |
Standard | 2021-01-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N380CA | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Sky West Aviation INC Trustee Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2021-01-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5487 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Rhj Investments LLC Show Low, Arizona |
Standard | 2021-01-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3481W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Sandpiper Air LLC Charles Town, West Virginia |
Standard | 2021-01-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3231B | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4169T | Piper PA-32R-301T |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2021-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4598T | Piper PA-32-260 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N477D | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3024N | Piper PA-32RT-300T |
Delaware Aircraft Trust LLC Trustee New Castle, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5602V | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Bam Aviation LLC Celina, Texas |
Standard | 2021-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8096V | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8735E | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2021-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4270T | Piper PA-32-300 |
Allen Aero LLC Saint Cloud, Florida |
Standard | 2021-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36185 | Piper PA-32RT-300 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2021-01-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4147W | Piper PA-32-300 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2020-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N300WL | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2020-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3NB | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2020-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N416TS | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Co-owned owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2020-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5170J | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Archer Aviation LLC Traverse City, Michigan |
Standard | 2020-12-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N501SG | Piper PA-32-301 |
Mccair LLC Mineral Wells, Texas |
Standard | 2020-12-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4500F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2020-12-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9646K | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-12-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5362F | Piper PA-32-260 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2020-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N82145 | Piper PA-32-301 |
Kcn Aero Club INC Overland Park, Kansas |
Standard | 2020-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N296HP | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Innova Air LLC Encinitas, California |
Standard | 2020-12-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8779C | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Forever Fly LLC Margate, Florida |
Standard | 2020-12-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |