Piper PA-28 Cherokee (likely Warrior/Archer variant)

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26 Jul 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee (likely Warrior/Archer variant) PA28

White with maroon/purple cheatline

N55454

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

Nice side profile, but heavy noise/blur makes the reg hard to read—try for more focus or less zoom next time!

Location

Piedmont Triad International Airport

GSO/KGSO

36.0994, -79.9373

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Piedmont Triad International Airport GSO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a classic, widely used general aviation aircraft especially popular as a training and personal-use airplane since the 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common, thousands produced and still flying worldwide.

Record Flights

No notable record flights; PA-28s are renowned for everyday utility and training.

Safety & Events

Many incidents, mostly minor, due to widespread use in training; generally a safe, reliable design.

Future Outlook

This airframe appears operational, still supported by aftermarket parts and service networks.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 or O-360 (common for PA-28 variants)

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

7.3 m

Length

1,000–1,150 km

Range

200–215 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,110–1,157 kg

MTOW

2.2 m

Height

160–180 hp (piston engine)

Thrust

Not Rated by ICAO standards (General aviation, below commercial threshold)

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