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Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Piper · General Aviation · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer — General Aviation
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The PA-20 Pacer and PA-22 Tri-Pacer, Caribbean, and Colt are an American family of light strut-braced high-wing monoplane aircraft built by Piper Aircraft from 1949 to 1964.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Piper
Operator
Private pilots
Primary Role
General Aviation
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1951
Produced
9490
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$15-35K used
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
Lycoming O-320
Thrust / Power
150 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
20.4
Wingspan (ft)
29.3
Empty Weight (lb)
1060
MTOW (lb)
2000
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Range (mi)
500
Max Speed (mph)
141