The Piper 22 (ICAO type PA22) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal and Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 470 nm, a cruise speed of 117 knots, a service ceiling of 19,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Piper 22
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 3,466
- Active
- 3,449
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
9 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-22 PA-22 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22-108 PA-22-108 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22-135 PA-22-135 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22-150 PA-22-150 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22-160 PA-22-160 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22S-135 PA-22S-135 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22S-150 PA-22S-150 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
| PA-22S-160 PA-22S-160 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 117 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1A6 · Rev 34 · issued 2006-08-07
- Category
- Normal and Utility Category
- MTOW
- 748 kg
- Seats
- 1 passengers
- Fuel
- 68 L
Lycoming O-235-C1 or O-235-C1B
CAR 3
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Piper 22 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 22 fleet — updated daily.
69 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,737 registered Piper 22 with a known build year (79% of the 3,466 we track), the median age is 69 years.
93changed registration in 12 months
93 of the 3,466 registered Piper 22 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 93 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 9
- Tracked flights
- 25
- Tracked flight hours
- 67
- Share of fleet flying
- 0%
9 Piper 22 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 25 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
9Piper 22 listed for sale
Asking prices from $3K to $98K, typically $26K–$57K — based on 38 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper 22 manuals & documents
11 documents for the Piper 22 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Weight & Balance · Other Documents · Model Guide · Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft. It includes details on aircraft specifications, operating procedures, performance data, and safety information. The handbook is designed to assist pilots in understanding the aircraft's systems and capabilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation. It is a crucial resource for both training and reference during flight operations.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 2,200 lbs
- Useful load: approximately 800 lbs
- Recommended takeoff speed: 60 knots
- Climb speed: 75 knots
- Stall speed in landing configuration: 50 knots
- Maximum cruise speed: 120 knots
- Range: approximately 500 nautical miles
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Weight & Balance
Other Documents
Type Certificate
Service Bulletins
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What is the range of the Piper 22?
The Piper 22 has a maximum range of 470 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper 22 carry?
The Piper 22 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper 22?
The Piper 22's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 22?
The Piper 22's ICAO type designator is PA22.
How many Piper 22 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 3,466 registered Piper 22 airframes worldwide.
Registered 22 aircraft
Individual 22 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-GEYV· 1999
- N5953Z· 1964
- N7132B· 1964
- N5922Z· 1964
- N5941Z· 1964
- N822RE· 1964
- N5945Z· 1964
- N5967Z· 1964
- N5930Z· 1964
- N5946Z· 1964
- VH-EON· 1964
- N5952Z· 1964
- N5973Z· 1964
- PT-BRX· 1964
- N5962Z· 1964
- C-FRGM· 1964
- N5715Z· 1963
- N5856Z· 1963
- N5796Z· 1963
- N5771Z· 1963
- N5859Z· 1963
- C-FPKU· 1963
- C-PKT· 1963
- C-FWMK· 1963