Piper PA-28 Cherokee

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17 Apr 2026 · © Kiwi Aviation

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee taxis on the airfield, a workhorse of general aviation and flight training worldwide.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee PA28

White with red accents (likely flight school or general aviation livery)

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Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

10th Generation IPad

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

Prominent general aviation training and touring aircraft since the 1960s; widely used by flight schools globally.

Fleet Rarity

Common type; thousands produced and still in active use worldwide.

Record Flights

No major record flights. PA-28s occasionally flown for long cross-country instruction flights.

Safety & Events

Has featured in a number of general aviation incidents over the decades due to sheer numbers in service.

Future Outlook

Continues to be operated widely in flight schools and private ownership.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (typical for PA-28-140/151/161/180 variants)

Engine

10.7 meters

Wingspan

7.0 meters

Length

1,040 km

Range

200 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,100 kg

MTOW

2.2 meters

Height

112-149 kW (150-200 hp) (typical for Lycoming O-320/O-360 variants)

Thrust

Approx 70-75 dBA (not ICAO-certified for this class)

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