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 · 510 PA-32R-300 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2980Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Blb Aircraft Partners LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2011-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N777W | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Lucky Shot LLC Dayton, Ohio |
Standard | 2011-06-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38128 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2011-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9637K | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Clik Services LLC Forestdale, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2011-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N104GK | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Indigo Bunting Aviation LLC Morristown, New Jersey |
Standard | 2011-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8426C | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2011-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75279 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2010-12-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N377SM | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Jrt Flying CO Roanoke, Virginia |
Standard | 2010-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4927F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Standard | 2010-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N9263K | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2010-07-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6171H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Tyler Cherokee 235 LLC Lindale, Texas |
Standard | 2010-06-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8337C | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2010-06-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75091 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2009-12-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N911MH | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Sierra Charlie LLC Greenville, South Carolina |
Standard | 2009-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6249J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Akwari Aerospace LLC Burbank, California |
Standard | 2009-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N101WC | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2009-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17123 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2009-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9636K | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2009-03-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1983H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2009-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9302F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Blue High Horizons LLC Clayton, Georgia |
Standard | 2008-12-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N47977 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Cossi Restaurant CORP Ballston Spa, New York |
Standard | 2008-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43977 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Air Kraft Spraying INC Timber Lake, South Dakota |
Standard | 2008-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6282J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2008-02-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N607KW | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2008-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8992E | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Dmd Air Ventures LLC Waycross, Georgia |
Standard | 2008-01-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1955H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Driskell Cpa Firm PC Birmingham, Alabama |
Standard | 2007-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2417M | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2007-10-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4563X | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Triple D LLC Scotland, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2007-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2414Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2007-04-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N90496 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Palmetto Aviation Of Charleston LLC Johns Island, South Carolina |
Standard | 2007-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N813DL | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Boys Out Flying LLC Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2007-02-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6840J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2007-01-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4330F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2007-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N32VE | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Flying Mirage LLC New Port Richey, Florida |
Standard | 2006-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5848V | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2006-08-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75247 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
G W R LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2006-08-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N904WR | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Rhr Equipment Leasing LLC Alpharetta, Georgia |
Standard | 2006-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N882TM | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Lance Air LLC Madison, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2006-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5576J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Indiana Wings INC Indianapolis, Indiana |
Standard | 2006-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4499X | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Citrus Flight LLC Lecanto, Florida |
Standard | 2005-08-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4385F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2005-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N157CM | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Chamark LLC Knoxville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2005-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N769GS | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Skylar Aviation LLC Hagerhill, Kentucky |
Standard | 2005-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N305VP | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2005-01-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38206 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2004-12-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4352F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Bidzy Ta Hot Aana CORP Dillingham, Alaska |
Standard | 2004-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1723H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-Operative Cross Roads Flying Club Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2004-03-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6812J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2003-12-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N47232 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2003-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38997 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Blg Air INC State College, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2003-10-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6174J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Aloms Enterprises LLC Marietta, Georgia |
Standard | 2003-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N69LH | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2003-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3163Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Lakefield Lance LTD Coldwater, Ohio |
Standard | 2003-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6880J | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2002-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N154BJ | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Dent Air LTD Annapolis, Maryland |
Standard | 2002-07-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4691F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2002-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9786F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Brooks Aviation LLC New Hope, Alabama |
Standard | 2002-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N77TT | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2002-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38674 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Tse Aircraft LLC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2002-04-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5942F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2002-04-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4515F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Efficient Air Travel LLC Bel Air, Maryland |
Standard | 2002-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16EM | Piper PA-32R-300 |
B J Air LTD Howard, Ohio |
Standard | 2002-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8186F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
N8186F INC Danville, Indiana |
Standard | 2001-12-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50169 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Georgia |
None on file | 2001-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6854F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2001-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38597 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Bad Dog Aviation INC Meridianville, Alabama |
Standard | 2001-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75143 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2001-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N69FM | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Airtime LLC South Lyon, Michigan |
Standard | 2001-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N881WX | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Baron Services INC Huntsville, Alabama |
Standard | 2000-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N214R | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1999-11-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N760PS | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Eagle Squadron INC The Villages, Florida |
Standard | 1999-04-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4371F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1999-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40033 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Fly Well Flying Club INC Roseville, Minnesota |
Standard | 1999-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2931Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Sky Dasher INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 1998-10-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1321H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1998-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5870V | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Hagerstown Regional Aero Club Dallastown, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1998-04-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7868F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
C & R Aero INC Marco Island, Florida |
Standard | 1997-09-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75014 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Hammonds Hangars INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 1996-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N99BS | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1996-04-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2297Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Fact Ware INC Newtown, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1995-08-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1134Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Falyers INC Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin |
Standard | 1995-07-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6631F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Yah INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 1995-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8311C | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Proficient Computing Solutions CORP Fernandina Beach, Florida |
Standard | 1994-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1470H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Cherokee Air INC Lexington, South Carolina |
Standard | 1993-11-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17AR | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1993-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N113TR | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 1991-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4552X | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Co-owned owner Maryland |
Standard | 1991-06-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38999 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Raymond O Bentley INC Winter Haven, Florida |
Standard | 1991-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20B | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1991-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1041H | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Century Flight Systems INC Mineral Wells, Texas |
Standard | 1990-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N723CF | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Cay Air INC Largo, Florida |
Standard | 1989-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8546F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Barts Flying Service INC Storm Lake, Iowa |
Standard | 1989-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N47630 | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1986-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4827F | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Victory Lake Marine INC Fremont, Nebraska |
Standard | 1986-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7204C | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Housley Communications INC San Angelo, Texas |
Standard | 1984-12-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N68K | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1977-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1063Q | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Russell Construction CO Douglas, Wyoming |
Standard | 1977-03-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1776U | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N2NZ | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N355CT | Piper PA-32R-300 |
Individual owner Maryland |
None on file | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |