Piper PA-28 Cherokee (likely Warrior/Archer variant)

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16 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, a staple of general aviation and flight training, parked on the grass at an active airport.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee (likely Warrior/Archer variant) PA28

White base with red, blue, and turquoise striping

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Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic general aviation trainer and utility light aircraft, produced since the 1960s, thousands built

Fleet Rarity

Very common - over 30,000 PA-28s built

Record Flights

No significant world records, but one of the world\'s most widely used GA types for training

Safety & Events

Common in pilot training schools worldwide; involved in training incidents at typical GA rates

Future Outlook

Continues to see heavy use worldwide; older airframes often refurbished

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (most common for Warrior, O-360 for Archer)

Engine

10.7 meters

Wingspan

7.3 meters

Length

1,013 km

Range

215 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,157 kg

MTOW

2.2 meters

Height

Not applicable (reciprocating engine, approx. 150-180 HP)

Thrust

Varies, typically meets ICAO Chapter 6/10 for GA

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