PA32-301FT

Seats: 6 6
Power: 302 hp225 kW
Cruise: 147 kt272 km/h
US register: 39 aircraft39 aircraft

About the PA32-301FT

The Piper PA32-301FT is a single-engine, fixed-landing-gear fixed-wing aircraft built in the United States. Designed to accommodate a pilot and multiple passengers, it serves various roles worldwide, including private travel, air taxi operations, medical evacuations, and bush support.

Developed as a larger evolution of a popular four-seat predecessor, the prototype achieved its initial flight in December 1963 and gained type certification shortly thereafter. Distinctive structural elements include a nose baggage compartment located between the cockpit and engine area, alongside large double rear doors designed to facilitate easy loading for both cargo and passengers.

Engines fitted

38 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming IO-540	300 hp	36
Continental IO-540	380 hp	1
Lycoming TIO-540	310 hp	1

This page covers the Piper PA32-301FT: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

1972 model PA-32-300 · Lycoming IO-540-K1A5

Dimensions

Length: 27 ft 7 in 8.40 m8.40 m 27 ft 7 in
Wingspan: 32 ft 10 in 10.00 m10.00 m 32 ft 10 in
Wing area: 178 sq ft 16.5 m²16.5 m² 178 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,788 lb 811 kg811 kg 1,788 lb
Max take-off weight: 3,400 lb 1,542 kg1,542 kg 3,400 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 147 kt 272 km/h272 km/h 147 kt
Max speed: 151 kt 280 km/h280 km/h 151 kt
Stall speed: N/A
Range: 735 nm 1,361 km1,361 km 735 nm
Service ceiling: 16,250 ft 4,950 m4,950 m 16,250 ft
Rate of climb: 1,040 ft/min 5.3 m/s5.3 m/s 1,040 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1A5
Engine power: 302 hp 225 kW225 kW 302 hp

Capacity

Seats: 6

ICAO type designator: PA32
Manufacturer: Piper
Country: United States
On the US register: 39
Registered in: Brazil, United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Canada
Official website: piper.com

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PA32-301FT running costs

$340 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$10,268	$13,202	$15,411
Oil	$240	$300	$390
Engine overhaul reserve	$3,333	$3,958	$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve	$917	$1,083	$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance	$3,000	$4,000	$5,000
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$4,170	$5,180	$6,190

Total	$24,928	$34,023	$43,033
Per hour	$249	$340	$430