Piper Aircraft PA-28 Cherokee (Warrior/Archer/Cadet variants possible)

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16 Apr 2026 · © JacksonSpotz

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, registration LJX, refuels at a general aviation airport on a clear day.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee (Warrior/Archer/Cadet variants possible) PA28

White with red and black stripes, registration LJX

LJX

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

A key light aircraft used for flight training and private aviation globally since the 1960s

Fleet Rarity

Very common: over 32,000 PA-28s built, in use worldwide

Record Flights

Not notable for record flights; used for local training and short cross-country trips

Safety & Events

Widely used in pilot training, generally safe and reliable; few high-profile incidents due to large fleet size

Future Outlook

This frame likely to remain in service for general aviation and pilot training

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (common for PA-28 variants)

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

7.3 m

Length

1013 km

Range

200 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1089 kg

MTOW

2.2 m

Height

Approx. 160-180 hp (120-135 kW)

Thrust

Approx. 73 dB (Varies by prop/engine config, not ICAO Chapter 4/14 rated)

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