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Piper PA-20

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{|{{Infobox Aircraft Begin
|name = PA-20 Pacer & PA-22 Tri-Pacer Family
|logo = 
|image = Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg
|caption = Piper PA-20-115 Pacer
}}{{Infobox Aircraft Type
|type = Civil utility aircraft
|manufacturer = [[Piper Aircraft]]
|designer = 
|first flight = 1949 (PA-20) 1950 (PA-22)
|introduction = 
|retired = 
|status = 
|primary user = 
|more users = 
|produced = 1950-1954 (PA-20) 1950-1964 (PA-22)
|number built = 1120 (PA-20) 9490 (PA-22)
|program cost= 
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|variants with their own articles = 
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|}
[[Image:Piper PA-20 Pacer Skis Bromma 03.68.jpg|thumb|Ski-equipped PA-20 Pacer at Stockholm's Bromma Airport in March 1968]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to [[conventional landing gear]], rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' and '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' are a family of four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that were built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today.

Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Development==
The Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] instead of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| year =1962
| location =
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn =
| page = 57 }}</ref> Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool".<ref name=bog>
{{cite book
| last = Mejdrich
| first = Terry
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight: London
| publisher =Iliffe Transport Publications
| date =1961
| location =
| pages = page 49
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot marketed by Piper under the name ''Auto-control''.<ref name=flight>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight
| publisher = McFadden Business Publications Inc.
| year = 1972
| location =
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn =
| page = 25 }}</ref>

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but which retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA-22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank in the left wing, no flaps and other detail changes that were implemented to reduce cost and complexity. An auxiliary fuel tank was available, of the same 18 [[Gallon|US gallon]] capacity as the main tank, that could be installed in the right wing. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> The last batch of 12 PA-22-150s were built for the [[French Army]] in 1963 and the last of the family a PA-22-108 Colt was completed on 26 March 1964. The type was replaced on the Vero Beach production line by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee 140]].

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], ''The Shortwing Piper Club''.<ref> {{cite web|url = http://www.shortwing.org/TestSite/index.php|title = Short Wing Piper Club|accessdate = 2008-06-11|last = Short Wing Piper Club|authorlink = |year = 2007}}</ref>

==Variants==
;PA-20
:Four-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|125|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D]] engine. Certified 21 December 1949.<ref name="1A4"> {{cite web|url = http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/d0e86e7d5c4d63018625720900739da8/$FILE/1A4.pdf|title = AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 1A4 Revision 24|accessdate = 2010-02-18|last = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]|authorlink = |year = 2006|month = August}}</ref>
;PA-20S
:Three-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|125|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D]] engine. Certified 18 May 1950.<ref name="1A4" />
;PA-20 115
:Four-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-235|Lycoming O-235-C1]] engine. Certified 22 March 1950.<ref name="1A4" />
;PA-20S 115
:Three-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-235|Lycoming O-235-C1]] engine. Certified 18 May 1950.<ref name="1A4" />
;PA-20 135
:Four-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|135|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D2]] engine. Certified 5 May 1952.<ref name="1A4" />
;PA-20S 135
:Three-seat, conventional landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|135|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D2]] engine. Certified 15 May 1952.<ref name="1A4" />
;PA-22
:Four-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|125|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D]] engine. Certified 20 December 1950.<ref name="1A6"> {{cite web|url = http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/ff3667736263dceb862572090073cf58/$FILE/1A6.pdf|title = AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 1A6 Revision 34|accessdate = 2010-02-18|last = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]|authorlink = |year = 2006|month = August}}</ref>
;PA-22-108 Colt
:Two-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|108|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-235|Lycoming O-235-C1]] or C1B engine. Certified 21 October 1960.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22-135
:Four-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|135|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D2]] engine. Certified 5 May 1952.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22S-135
:Three-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|135|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-290|Lycoming O-290-D2]] engine. Certified 14 May 1954.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22-150
:Two or four-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|150|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-320|Lycoming O-320-A2A]] or A2B engine. Certified 3 September 1952 as a four place in the normal category and 24 May 1957 as a two place in the utility category.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22S-150
:Three-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|150|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-320|Lycoming O-320-A2A]] or A2B engine. Certified 3 September 1954.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22-160
:Two or four-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, powered by a {{convert|160|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-320|Lycoming O-320-B2A]] or B2B engine. Certified 3 September 1952 as a four place in the normal category and as a two place in the utility category.<ref name="1A6" />
;PA-22S-160
:Three-seat, tricycle landing gear, light cabin aircraft, with optional float installation, powered by a {{convert|160|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-320|Lycoming O-320-B2A]] or B2B engine. Certified 25 October 1957.<ref name="1A6" />
==Specifications (1958 PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
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|ref=Plane & Pilot Magazine<ref>{{cite web|author= |title=Plane & Pilot Magazine|url=http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/aircraft/specifications/piper/piper-1958-pa-22-tri-pacer.html|accessdate=2009-09-07}}</ref>
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'''[[Wing loading]]:''' 13.51 lb/ft²
* '''Fuel capacity:''' 36 gal
* '''Fuel consumption:''' 8 gal/hr (75% power)
* '''Cabin width:''' 40 in
* '''Cabin height:''' 36 in
* '''Baggage capacity:''' 100 lb
*'''Takeoff ground roll:''' 1120 ft
*'''Landing ground roll:''' 1120 ft

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|stall speed alt= 48 mph, 78 km/h
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|range main= 435 [[nautical mile|nmi]] (75% power w/reserve)
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== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==See also==
{{aircontent|
|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]
|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]
|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]
*[[Cessna 172]]
|lists=
|see also=

}}
{{Piper}}
{{aviation lists}}

[[Category:Propeller aircraft]]
[[Category:High wing aircraft]]
[[Category:Single engine aircraft]]
[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:United States civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

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[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages = page 57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control.<ref name=flight>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight
| publisher = McFadden Business Publications Inc.
| date = 1972
| location =
| pages = page 25
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool".<ref name=bog>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight: London
| publisher =Iliffe Transport Publications
| date =1961
| location =
| pages = page 49
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref> Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

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[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages = page 57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control.<ref name=flight>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight
| publisher = McFadden Business Publications Inc.
| date = 1972
| location =
| pages = page 25
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool".<ref name=bog>
{{cite book
| last = Mejdrich
| first = Terry
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight: London
| publisher =Iliffe Transport Publications
| date =1961
| location =
| pages = page 49
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref> Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-22T19:12:38Z

Statisticalregression: /* Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer */ added source for auto-control

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages = page 57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control.<ref name=flight>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Flight
| publisher = McFadden Business Publications Inc.
| date = 1972
| location =
| pages = page 25
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T10:32:44Z

Statisticalregression: /* Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer */ adjusted citation

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages = page 57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T05:09:49Z

Statisticalregression: /* Piper PA-22-108 Colt */

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.<ref name=arliner2>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187
|title= airliners.net
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref> Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T05:06:28Z

Statisticalregression: forgot /ref tag

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}</ref>. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T05:05:54Z

Statisticalregression: /* ''Miss Pearl'' */ changed to inline citation

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards.
<ref name=mspearl>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl
|title= ms pearl info
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T05:04:12Z

Statisticalregression: /* Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer */ started working on in-line citations, minor format adjustment

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).<ref name=airliners>
{{cite web
|url= http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300
|title= Airliners.com
|accessdate=2007-07-20
|publisher=
|date= }}
</ref> At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''. Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards. [http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl]. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T04:59:11Z

Statisticalregression: added references section

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).[http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300] At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''.

Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards. [http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl]. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T04:58:11Z

Statisticalregression: added sales data from 1953 correctly this time

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).[http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300] At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
{{cite book
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =The Aerospace Year Book
| publisher =Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
| date =1962
| location =
| pages =57
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = }}</ref>

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''.

Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards. [http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl]. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

2007-07-21T04:56:19Z

Statisticalregression: Undid revision 146068231 by Statisticalregression (talk)

[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).[http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300]

In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''.

Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards. [http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl]. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
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|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]

Piper PA-20

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[[Image:PiperPA-20-115Pacer01.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-20-115 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135TriPacer03.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-150PacerConversion06.jpg|thumb|A Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer that was converted to conventional landing gear, rendering it very similar to a Piper PA-20 Pacer]]
[[Image:PiperPA-22-135Tri-PacerTaildraggerConversionMissPearl02.jpg|thumb|'''Miss Pearl''', an award winning conversion of a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer to conventional landing gear.]]

The '''PA-20 Pacer''' is a four-place, strut braced, high-wing light aircraft that was built by [[The New Piper Aircraft|Piper Aircraft]] in the post-[[World War II]] period.

The Pacer was essentially a four-place version of the two-place [[Piper PA-17 Vagabond|PA-17 Vagabond]] light aircraft. It features a steel tube fuselage and an aluminum frame wing, covered with fabric, much like Piper's most famous aircraft, the [[Piper Cub|Cub]] and [[Piper Super Cub|Super Cub]]. An aircraft prized for its ruggedness, spacious cabin, and, for its time, impressive speed, many Pacers continue to fly today. Factory installed 125 hp (93 kW), 135 hp (100 kW) and 150 hp (112 kW) engine options were available and 160 hp (120 kW) as well as 180 hp (135 kW) engine after-market conversions are an option.

==Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer==
The Pacer was originally designed as a [[Conventional landing gear|tailwheel]] aircraft and thus had somewhat limited forward visibility on the ground and more demanding ground-handling characteristics. To help introduce more pilots to easier, safer flying, in 1953 the PA-20 was redesigned and offered as the '''PA-22 Tri-Pacer''' with a [[Tricycle undercarriage|nosewheel]] in place of the tailwheel landing gear. Additionally, the Tri-Pacer offered higher-powered engine options in the form of 150 hp (112 kW) and 160 HP (120 kW) engines, whereas the largest engine available to the original Pacer had an output of 135 hp (100 kW).[http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=300] At the time the tricycle undercarriage became a popular preference and 1953 saw the PA-22 Tri-Pacer outsell the Pacer by a ratio of six to one.<ref name=aeroyb>
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In 1959 and 1960 Piper offered a cheaper, less well-equipped version of the Tri-Pacer with a 150 HP (112 kW) [[Lycoming O-320]] designated the '''PA-22-150 Caribbean'''.

Over 8000 Tri-Pacers were produced between 1953 and 1960 when production ended, with over 2000 still registered with the FAA in 2006.

An unusual feature of the Tri-Pacer is the incorporation of bungee linked ailerons and rudder. Beside simplifying the coordination of in-flight manoeuvres, this system which can easily be overcome by the pilot as required, allowed the installation of a simplified form of autopilot called by Piper:- Auto-control

A small number of PA-22s have been converted to [[taildragger]] configuration, resulting in an aircraft that is very similar to a PA-20 Pacer, but retains the model refinements and features of the PA-22. These conversions are often referred to by owners as '''PA-22/20'''s and are often listed in classified aircraft ads as such, although officially such converted aircraft continue to be designated by the [[FAA]] as PA-22 Tri-Pacers.

==Aesthetics==
While the original PA-20 Pacer is generally regarded as an aesthetically attractive aircraft, with classic, "traditional" lines, some pilots and aircraft enthusiasts find the PA-22 Tri-Pacer a less attractive-looking variant. Due to the geometry of the nosewheel installation it is sometimes referred as the "Flying Milk Stool". Both the PA-20 and PA-22s have their supporters and enthusiasts.

==''Miss Pearl''==
''Miss Pearl'' (N3383A) is a PA-22-135 taildragger which was converted and restored by its owner, Frank Sperandeo III. This aircraft is arguably the most well-known of its type and has won more than 50 awards. [http://www.members.cox.net/mspearl]. The aircraft was also featured in the May 2006 edition of General Aviation News.

==Piper PA-22-108 Colt==
A trainer version of the PA-22 Tri-Pacer was designed and designated the '''PA-22-108 Colt'''. It was intended to compete directly with other popular trainers of the day, such as the [[Cessna 150]] and was powered by a 108 hp (80 kW) [[Lycoming O-235]]. The Colt was available 1961-1964.

The Colt is essentially a PA22 Tri-Pacer with the rear seats and windows removed, only one fuel tank, no flaps, and other detail changes to reduce cost and complexity. Like the earlier Vagabond, the Colt features side-by-side seating for two, however the Vagabond has stick controls and the Colt has control wheels. A few Colts have also been converted to tailwheel configuration, although this is not as popular as converting Tri-Pacers.[http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=915549&WxsIERv=Cvcre%20CN-22-108%20Pbyg&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Hagvgyrq&QtODMg=Jbbqpuhepu%20-%20Xrag&ERDLTkt=HX%20-%20Ratynaq&ktODMp=Nhthfg%207%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Wraal%20Pbssrl&xsIERvdWdsY=T-NEAX&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=124&NEb25uZWxs=2005-09-06%2006%3A31%3A58&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=&static=yes&width=1280&height=908&sok=JURER%20%20%28nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-20%20Cnpre%27%20BE%20nvepensg_trarevp%20%3D%20%27Cvcre%20CN-22%20Gev-Cnpre%2FPnevoorna%2FPbyg%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=21&prev_id=917758&next_id=915187]

Production of the Vagabond, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt was completed by the early 1960s and they were superseded by the [[Piper Cherokee|PA-28 Cherokee]] line of aircraft.

==Type Club Support==
The Pacer, Tri-Pacer, Colt and their variants are supported by a very active [[Aircraft Type Clubs|aircraft type club]], The Shortwing Piper Club.

==Specifications (PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer)==
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' one, pilot
* '''Capacity:''' 3 passengers
* '''Length:''' 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 29 ft 4 in (8.93 m)
* '''Height:''' 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m)
* '''Wing area:''' 148 ft² (13.7 m²)
* '''Empty:''' 1,100 lb (503 kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 2,000 lb (907 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1x [[Lycoming O-320]]-B, 160 hp (119 kW)

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 142 mph (227 km/h)
* '''Range:''' 540 miles (862 km)
* '''Service ceiling:''' 16,500 ft (5,030 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
* '''Power/Mass:''' hp/lb ( kW/kg)

==External links==
*[http://www.shortwing.org The Shortwing Piper Club]

==Related content==
{{aircontent|

|sequence=
* [[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-17]] - [[Piper PA-18|PA-18]] - [[Piper J-3|PA-19]] - '''PA-20''' - [[Piper Apache|PA-21]] - '''PA-22''' - [[Piper PA-23 Apache|PA-23]] - [[Piper PA-24 Comanche|PA-24]]

|related=
*[[Piper PA-15 Vagabond|PA-15/17 Vagabond]]
*[[Piper PA-16|Piper PA-16 Clipper]]

|similar aircraft=
*[[Aviat Husky]]
*[[Cessna 170]]

|lists=

|see also={{Piper}}

}}

[[Category:Piper aircraft]]
[[Category:U.S. civil utility aircraft 1940-1949]]

[[no:Piper PA-20 Pacer]]