Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Piper · P28A
Piston single certified to FL140. Cruises at about 120 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Climbs at only 700 fpm, so plan for gradual altitude changes. Touches down at just 65 kts.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL140 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (FL140) |
| Max climb rate | 700 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 50 kts |
| Landing speed | 65 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~120 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~133 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 1,671 ft / 0.28 nm / 509 m |
| Landing field length | 790 ft / 0.13 nm / 241 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | No |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 1 |
Where you'll see it
Light aircraft like the Piper PA-28 Cherokee appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.