Piper aircraft: weight & balance and performance calculators
BriefingPal covers 10 Piper types with 27 models – every one with POH data for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Pick your type for key figures, example results and the free calculator.
| Type | Models | MTOW | Takeoff over 50 ft* | Cruise TAS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-23 Aztec | 1 | 2,359 kg | 630 m (2,060 ft) | 177 kt |
| Piper PA-24 Comanche | 1 | 1,452 kg | 550 m (1,800 ft) | 152 kt |
| Piper PA-28 (Cherokee/Warrior/Archer) | 9 | 975–1,157 kg | 610 m (2,010 ft) | 117 kt |
| Piper PA-28-236 Dakota | 1 | 1,361 kg | 410 m (1,340 ft) | 133 kt |
| Piper PA-28R Arrow | 6 | 1,134–1,315 kg | 685 m (2,240 ft) | 142 kt |
| Piper PA-32 | 2 | 1,542–1,633 kg | 660 m (2,160 ft) | 144 kt |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 4 | 1,905–2,155 kg | 600 m (1,960 ft) | 157 kt |
| Piper PA-44 Seminole | 1 | 1,724 kg | 680 m (2,230 ft) | 151 kt |
| Piper PA-46 M500 (Turboprop) | 1 | 2,310 kg | 850 m (2,790 ft) | 202 kt |
| Piper PA-46 Malibu | 1 | 1,860 kg | 850 m (2,800 ft) | 176 kt |
* main model at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C / 6,500 ft, ISA – BriefingPal result from the POH data.
Piper – frequently asked questions
Which Piper aircraft does BriefingPal support?
Piper PA-23 Aztec, Piper PA-24 Comanche, Piper PA-28 (Cherokee/Warrior/Archer), Piper PA-28-236 Dakota, Piper PA-28R Arrow, Piper PA-32, Piper PA-34 Seneca, Piper PA-44 Seminole, Piper PA-46 M500 (Turboprop) and Piper PA-46 Malibu. Missing a model? Upload the POH page in the app and it will be added.
Are the Piper calculations based on the POH?
Yes. Weight and balance stations, the CG envelope and the performance charts of each Piper model were taken from its Pilot's Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual.