Piper PA-28 Cherokee

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A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, a staple of general aviation, seen on the ramp with a classic B-17 Flying Fortress in the background.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee PA28

Standard private paint scheme (white and red)

N58008

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e back camera 4.2mm f/1.64

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Insights

Aviation History

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is one of the most popular light aircraft for training and personal use since its introduction in the 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common, many thousands built and flying worldwide.

Record Flights

No major record flights; common on local training flights and cross-country trips.

Safety & Events

Widely used for pilot training; involved in many general aviation incidents mainly due to student pilot inexperience, not design.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread use and production in various forms.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 series (typically)

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

7.2 m

Length

880 km

Range

201 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,157 kg

MTOW

2.2 m

Height

160 hp (119 kW), propeller-driven

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 6 (General aviation light piston, ~73-76 dBA at 250 ft)

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