Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-28-181 | Fixed wing single engine | 614 | 614 | 2006-2026 |
| PA 46-350P | Fixed wing single engine | 179 | 177 | 1977-2026 |
| PA-44-180 | Fixed wing multi engine | 158 | 158 | 2006-2026 |
| PA46-500TP | Fixed wing single engine | 129 | 129 | 2001-2019 |
| PA46R-350T | Fixed wing single engine | 101 | 101 | 2006-2014 |
| PA-46-701TP | Fixed wing single engine | 95 | 94 | 2005-2026 |
| PA-46-600TP | Fixed wing single engine | 67 | 66 | 2017-2023 |
| PA-32R-301T | Fixed wing single engine | 34 | 34 | 1981-2008 |
| PA-28-161 | Fixed wing single engine | 29 | 29 | 1976-2015 |
| PA-28R-201 | Fixed wing single engine | 16 | 16 | 2007-2018 |
| PA-34-220T | Fixed wing multi engine | 13 | 13 | 1978-2024 |
| PA32-301FT | Fixed wing single engine | 5 | 5 | 2007-2007 |
| PA-46-310P | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1984-1988 |
| PA-18-150 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1965-1965 |
| PA46-350T | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2008-2008 |
Piper aircraft in the FAA registry
Piper Aircraft, Inc. is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft located at the Vero Beach Regional Airport in Vero Beach, Florida. Since 2009, the company has been owned by the Government of Brunei. Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, it was considered one of the "Big Three" in general aviation manufacturing, alongside Beechcraft and Cessna. Between its founding in 1927 and the end of 2009, the company produced 144,000 aircraft in 160 certified models, of which 90,000 are still flying.
Registry Overview
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "PIPER AIRCRAFT INC". According to the FAA registry data as of 2026-10-16, there are 1,441 registered aircraft under this name. Of these, 1,438 are valid registrations covering 15 distinct models. Most of these aircraft were built between 1997 and 2026, with half built in 2019 or earlier. The fleet consists of 1,272 fixed-wing single-engine aircraft and 169 fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. Engine types include 1,126 reciprocating engines and 315 turboprops. The airworthiness class for 1,348 of these aircraft is standard.
Top Models and Certifications
The most registered Piper models include the PA-28-181 with 614 aircraft, the PA 46-350P with 179, and the PA-44-180 with 156. Other notable models are the PA46-500TP (129), PA46R-350T (101), and PA-46-701TP (94). Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet (TCDS). The TCDS 2A13 covers the PA-28-181. TCDS A25SO covers the PA 46-350P and PA46-500TP. TCDS A19SO covers the PA-44-180.
Geographic Distribution
The states with the most registrations are Delaware with 219, Florida with 218, and Texas with 93. The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, each with its own page: "PIPER" (44,847 aircraft) and "NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC" (108 aircraft). Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number for lookup.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as PIPER, NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Piper Aircraft.