Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior/Archer

17 Apr 2026 · © Kiwi Aviation

A pair of Piper PA-28 Cherokee series light aircraft await their next flight at a busy regional airport, classic trainers in general aviation.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior/Archer PA28

White with red accents (flight school or private use type livery)

LJF (partial visible on rightward aircraft)

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

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Aviation History

One of the most produced and widely used general aviation light aircraft, especially for flight schools and pilot training since the 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; over 30,000 produced.

Record Flights

No notable record flights; these aircraft are primarily used for training and light GA missions.

Safety & Events

Thousands of safe training hours logged worldwide; involved in a few general aviation incident statistics over decades, mostly minor.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain operational for many years; PA-28s are kept airworthy for decades.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320/O-360 (common for PA-28 variants; exact variant not visible)

Engine

10.7 m (for standard PA-28)

Wingspan

7.0 m (for standard PA-28)

Length

880-1000 km (for PA-28 variants)

Range

200-220 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1050-1157 kg (for PA-28 variants)

MTOW

2.2 m (for standard PA-28)

Height

160-180 hp (about 120-135 kW, typical for PA-28 variants)

Thrust

Typically 70-75 dB; not certified under latest ICAO Chapter 14 jet standards

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