Piper Piper PA-28 Cherokee

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16 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee waits on the ramp, a classic general aviation trainer seen around the world.

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Aircraft

Piper PA-28 Cherokee PA28

White and red, training/GA livery

LJQ (visible on closest aircraft)

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

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

A popular single-engine light aircraft used for pilot training and general aviation; first introduced in the 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; thousands produced and still active globally.

Record Flights

Widely used for pilot training and light utility work worldwide, no major record flights.

Safety & Events

Common in flight school fleets, accidents typically due to pilot error/weather; no notable celebrity or high-profile events tied to this airframe/model.

Future Outlook

Still flying widely, many PA-28s remain in active service as trainers.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (typical for PA-28-161)

Engine

10.7 meters

Wingspan

7.16 meters

Length

1,035 kilometers

Range

201 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,110 kilograms

MTOW

2.24 meters

Height

112 kW (150 hp) (typical for PA-28-161)

Thrust

ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 10 (typical light GA, specific dB not marked on airframe)

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