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Piper PA-32R-300 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$300 – $400
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Piper PA-32R-300
Family:
Piper PA-32
Manufacturer:
Piper Aircraft
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
PA32/PA2
Number Built:
7 800
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity25
  • Reliability55
  • Comfort25

Performance

Service Ceiling:
17 388 ft 5 300 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
3 600 lbs 1 633 kg
Engine Type:
1 x Piston
Typical Engine:
1 x Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D; early Lance may have IO-540-K1A5D
Long Range Cruise Speed:
124 kts 230 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
157 kts 290 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:
8 h
Max Range:
948 nmi 1 756 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
132 lb/h 60 kg/h
Max Payload:
1 433 lbs 650 kg

Piper PA-32R-300 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
7
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
8.5 ft 2.59 m
Aircraft Length:
29 ft 8.84 m
Wingspan:
35.99 ft 10.97 m
Cabin Zones:
1 unpressurized cabin shared with cockpit; up to seven total occupants in approved bench layout, or six with optional four-seat rear club arrangement
Doors:
Right-front cockpit entry and left-aft passenger/cargo entry; baggage access is separate from a galley service door
Baggage Compartment:
Forward and aft baggage compartments, each limited to 100 lb (45 kg)
Airstairs:
Wing step for front cabin entry; aft-entry steps depend on fit

Charter Costs for the Piper PA-32R-300

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$300 – $400

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$120 000 – $450 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$2.4
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$140 – $220
Annual Cost of Ownership
$75 000 – $115 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.3 – $0.4

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$36 000
At 350 hours
$63 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$32 000
At 350 hours
$32 000

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Passengers

Piper PA-32R-300 Description

Imagine an aircraft that feels like your favorite leather jacket – familiar yet full of surprises, dependable yet thrilling. Meet the Piper PA-32R-300, a six-seat powerhouse that redefines expectations for piston singles. This Saratoga variant doesn't just move people; it delivers experiences with runway-devouring confidence. Slip into the surprisingly generous cabin, where Piper's clever engineering cradles seven adults in comfort. Those wide doors welcome you into a space where shoulders won't rub and legs stretch freely. Notice the thoughtful touches: oversized windows bathing the interior in light, intuitive controls within fingertip reach, and storage nooks cleverly integrated throughout. It's not just transportation; it's your airborne command center where business merges seamlessly with pleasure. Watch those wings swallow distance as the 300-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine propels you across 1,756 kilometers without blinking. That range transforms regional hops into single-leg journeys – picture cruising nonstop from Chicago to Denver or slicing through coastal routes from Miami to the Bahamas. The secret sauce? Piper's retractable landing gear tucks away cleanly, cutting drag to preserve fuel while boosting cruise speeds. You'll feel the difference in responsive handling when banking over mountain ranges or descending through bumpy air. Aviation geeks appreciate the PA-32R-300's muscular yet balanced character. The constant-speed propeller harnesses every ounce of power, letting you climb like homesick angels even with full tanks. Approach speeds remain docile thanks to those broad wings, forgiving enough for newer pilots yet precise for veterans. And when weather throws curveballs, the robust airframe handles turbulence without drama while modern avionics options keep you confidently ahead of storms. Forget cramped piston stereotypes. Here's where Piper outsmarts competitors: folding seats convert the cabin into a mini cargo hauler overnight. Fly clients to meetings by day, then transform your bird into a gear-swallowing workhorse for weekend adventures. Owners rave about the maintenance simplicity too – mechanics love the straightforward systems and easy engine access, keeping downtime minimal and budgets intact. This aircraft earns devotion because it refuses compromise. Need to reach remote strips? The sturdy undercarriage handles grass runways without flinching. Craving efficiency? It sips fuel while lighter twins guzzle. Seeking versatility? From cross-country boardroom dashes to backcountry fishing trips, the PA-32R-300 morphs to your mission. In an era of disposable tech, this Piper stands as enduring proof that brilliant design never goes out of style – it just keeps earning its wings, flight after unforgettable flight.

Strengths

  • Access to smaller airports
  • Compact aircraft for small parties

Weaknesses

  • Limited cabin space and baggage flexibility
  • No dedicated beds or separate lounge

Best use cases

  • Short regional charter
  • Private and business travel

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