Model
Piper PA-28-161
1,541 Piper PA-28-161 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1976–2016. Most are registered in FL, TX and CA.
- Registered today
- 1,541
- Years built
- 1976–2016
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1976 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 250 | |
| 1978 | 253 | |
| 1979 | 228 | |
| 1980 | 99 | |
| 1981 | 96 | |
| 1982 | 44 | |
| 1983 | 41 | |
| 1984 | 41 | |
| 1985 | 41 | |
| 1986 | 5 | |
| 1988 | 10 | |
| 1989 | 40 | |
| 1990 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 8 | |
| 1999 | 9 | |
| 2000 | 23 | |
| 2001 | 12 | |
| 2002 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 17 | |
| 2004 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 28 | |
| 2006 | 10 | |
| 2007 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 8 | |
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 20 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| Unknown | 218 |
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 108 mph
PA-28-161 aircraft
Page 37 of 62| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N515JH | — | Burlington, CO | Jan 27, 2023 |
| N515MS | 2002 | Chino, CA | Aug 12, 2025 |
| N515PU | 1983 | Oklahoma City, OK | Jun 29, 2021 |
| N515VT | 1984 | Franklin Square, NY | May 15, 1996 |
| N516PC | 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | Jan 23, 2024 |
| N516PU | 1983 | Sisters, OR | May 6, 2020 |
| N518BB | 2006 | Farmingdale, NY | Jul 18, 2026 |
| N520BB | 2006 | Farmingdale, NY | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N520X | 1978 | Mesa, AZ | Oct 21, 2025 |
| N523BH | 1978 | Big Cabin, OK | Oct 26, 2011 |
| N523PU | 1989 | Bloomington, MN | Feb 7, 2002 |
| N524PU | 1989 | Bloomington, MN | Feb 7, 2002 |
| N525NJ | — | Fort Worth, TX | Sep 26, 2019 |
| N525PU | — | West Seneca, NY | Dec 12, 2024 |
| N526PU | — | Bartlett, IL | Dec 10, 2014 |
| N5319M | — | Farmingdale, NY | Apr 3, 2023 |
| N5319X | — | Lenoir City, TN | Jul 22, 2025 |
| N5323X | 2013 | Farmingdale, NY | Jun 13, 2022 |
| N532CA | 1989 | San Juan, PR | Sep 14, 2025 |
| N532TW | 1983 | Spring, TX | Jul 23, 2026 |
| N5333M | 1977 | Fayetteville, NC | Dec 1, 2011 |
| N533CA | 1989 | San Bernardino, CA | Feb 12, 2024 |
| N536PU | 1992 | Bloomington, MN | Feb 7, 2002 |
| N542MA | — | Orange Park, FL | Feb 22, 2026 |
| N550PU | 2000 | Vero Beach, FL | Jul 19, 2021 |