Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior (family)

16 Apr 2026 · © JacksonSpotz

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer family light aircraft taxis at a general aviation airport, a classic sight in pilot training environments.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior (family) PA28

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

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Aviation History

The Piper PA-28 is one of the world’s most-produced general aviation aircraft and a primary trainer for flight schools since its introduction in 1960.

Fleet Rarity

Very common — tens of thousands built, especially common in North American and international flight schools.

Record Flights

No notable world record flights, but used for many cross-country and training flights globally.

Safety & Events

Widely used in pilot training, with typical small GA incidents reported over decades.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread use, production ongoing (newer Archer TX/LX variants).

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 or O-360 (most common variants)

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

7.2 m

Length

1,000 km

Range

201 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,157 kg

MTOW

2.2 m

Height

Approximately 110-150 kW (150-200 hp)

Thrust

Not rated to modern ICAO Chap 14 standards; approx. 70-75 dB (old general aviation standard)

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