Piper PA-28-181 Archer III

02 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

D-EPAS is a registered German light aircraft. The Piper Archer III is an updated variant of the venerable Piper Cherokee line.

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Aircraft

PA-28-181 Archer III PA28

Standard Piper (Blue/White, German flag on tail)

D-EPAS

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Location

Restaurant 26/08

Ostend-Bruges International Airport · OST/EBOS · Runway None

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Ostend-Bruges International Airport OST

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Aviation History

A popular single-engine light aircraft widely used in pilot training and general aviation since the 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Common among general aviation aircraft; thousands built and still in active use worldwide.

Record Flights

No major long-distance record flights; typical use for training, leisure, and short trips.

Safety & Events

Generally a very safe and reliable model, popular for its benign flight characteristics.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service for many years; older examples often refurbished.

Specifications

Lycoming O-360-A4M

Engine

10.72 m

Wingspan

7.32 m

Length

880 km

Range

204 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1157 kg

MTOW

2.24 m

Height

134 kW (180 hp)

Thrust

Approx. 70-75 dB (not ICAO-rated as a large commercial jet)

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