The Piper PA-14 (ICAO type PA14) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 435 nm, a cruise speed of 96 knots, a service ceiling of 12,500 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper PA-14
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 116
- Active
- 115
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-14 PA-14 | — | 800 kg | 435 nm | 96 kt | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-797 · Rev 10
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-797), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Piper PA-14 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-14 fleet — updated daily.
78 yearsmedian age
Of the 98 registered Piper PA-14 with a known build year (84% of the 116 we track), the median age is 78 years.
4changed registration in 12 months
4 of the 116 registered Piper PA-14 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 4 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
Piper PA-14 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Piper PA-14 — Systems Description · Model Guide · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Service Memo No. 4 provides critical information regarding the brake and oleo strut system fluid usage for various Piper aircraft, including the Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser. It outlines the types of brake fluids compatible with different models and emphasizes the importance of using the correct fluid to avoid damage to the brake expander tubes. The memo also includes identification markings for fluid compatibility and recommendations for maintenance practices. This document is essential for maintenance personnel and pilots to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft's braking system.
- Use Lockheed #21 fluid (blue) for pre-1942 models with brakes; Univis #40 fluid (red or amber) for models from 1942 onwards.
- Identification markings on expander tubes are crucial: red for mineral/petroleum fluids, blue for vegetable fluids.
- Unmarked tubes should be treated as compatible with Lockheed #21 fluid to avoid damage.
- Master cylinders may have synthetic rubber cups requiring Univis #40 fluid; ensure compatibility before use.
- Using the wrong fluid can damage brake expander tubes, leading to safety hazards.
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Systems Description
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What is the range of the Piper PA-14?
The Piper PA-14 has a maximum range of 435 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-14 carry?
The Piper PA-14 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-14?
The Piper PA-14's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-14?
The Piper PA-14's ICAO type designator is PA14.
How many Piper PA-14 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 116 registered Piper PA-14 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-14 aircraft
Individual PA-14 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N5151H· 1966
- N4249H· 1952
- C-FKBT· 1949
- C-GNA· 1949
- N5188H· 1949
- N5194H· 1949
- N5130H· 1949
- N5183H· 1949
- N5191H· 1949
- N4291H· 1949
- N5195H· 1949
- N8476J· 1949
- N5407H· 1949
- C-FCDG· 1949
- N5402H· 1949
- N5184H· 1949
- N4648M· 1949
- N14398· 1949
- N372T· 1948
- N4278H· 1948
- N4263H· 1948
- N5159H· 1948
- N4285H· 1948
- C-FULW· 1948