Piper PA-28 (up to 180 hp)

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee series is a family of light, single-engine, piston-powered aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft. Introduced in the early 1960s, the series was designed as an affordable, low-wing alternative to Cessna's high-wing trainers, featuring a simple all-metal construction and a fixed tricycle undercarriage. The lower-powered variants, up to 180 hp, include models such as the Cherokee 140, Cherokee 160, and Cherokee 180. These aircraft are powered by Lycoming four-cylinder horizontally opposed engines and seat up to four occupants. Their docile handling characteristics and straightforward systems have made them a staple of flight training worldwide. Production of various PA-28 variants has continued for decades, and thousands remain in active service globally with flight schools, private owners, and aero clubs. The type has earned a strong reputation for reliability, ease of maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.