Piper Aircraft PA-28R Arrow

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The registration G-BHJU indicates UK-based private general aviation operation. The contrail in the background is a Delta a330

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Aircraft

PA-28R Arrow PA28R

Standard private/general aviation livery (white with orange stripes)

G-BHJU

Registration

Airline

Not applicable (private general aviation)

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Location

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

PIK/EGPK

55.5015, -4.5772

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

Airport

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Aviation History

The Piper PA-28 family is one of the most popular lines of general aviation light aircraft; the Arrow variant introduced retractable landing gear and more powerful engines for training and touring purposes.

Fleet Rarity

The PA-28 Arrow is common in the UK and globally for private ownership and flying clubs, but GA types are rarer compared to commercial jets.

Record Flights

Commonly used for cross-country training flights and for private pilot time-building; not associated with specific record flights.

Safety & Events

No specific notorious incidents linked to this registration; as a popular GA type, has been involved in assorted minor mishaps typical of light aircraft history.

Future Outlook

Most PA-28R aircraft continue in active use for training and touring; many airframes over 40 years old are still operational.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-C1C (most common for PA-28R-200)

Engine

10.72 meters

Wingspan

7.95 meters

Length

1,148 kilometers

Range

235 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,157 kilograms

MTOW

2.24 meters

Height

n/a (piston engine: 200 hp / 149 kW)

Thrust

Approx 70-80 dB (varies with propeller/engine), non-jet GA standard

Noise

No major warnings; identification based on clear registration number and airframe profile. Engine variant assumed from the most common for this model.