The Piper PA-20S (ICAO type PA20) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 470 nm, a cruise speed of 109 knots, a service ceiling of 16,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Piper PA-20S
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 7
- Active
- 6
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-20S PA-20S | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 109 kt | 4 |
| PA-20S-115 PA-20S-115 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PA-20S-135 PA-20S-135 | — | 900 kg | 470 nm | 109 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1A4 · Rev 24 · issued 2006-08-07
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 788 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 136 L
Lycoming O-290-D
CAR 3
Where to look next
Piper PA-20S manuals & documents
13 documents for the Piper PA-20 family — Service Bulletins · Wiring Diagrams · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
No documents are catalogued for the PA-20S specifically; these are the Piper PA-20 family documents.
Service Bulletins
Wiring Diagrams
Other Documents
- ReadLoss of control during low level turn. Investigation Final Report202521 pages · 1.4 MB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadThe Ericksons’ highly modified Pacer20037 pages · 2.3 MB · via www.yakimaaerosport.com
- ReadPiper PA-20 Pacer (Modified), G-BFMR20032 pages · 73 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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What is the range of the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S has a maximum range of 470 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-20S carry?
The Piper PA-20S seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-20S?
The Piper PA-20S's ICAO type designator is PA20.
How many Piper PA-20S aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 7 registered Piper PA-20S airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-20S aircraft
Individual PA-20S airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.