Piper Pilot 100i
PA-28-181 Specialists
We operate approximately 15% of all Piper Pilot 100i aircraft ever manufactured. No shop in the Southeast knows this airframe better.
~15%
Of All Piper Pilot 100i Aircraft Ever Built
Paragon Flight operates one of the largest Piper Pilot 100i fleets in the world — giving our mechanics unmatched real-world familiarity with this specific airframe.
3+ Years
Continuous PA-28-181 Fleet Operations
Since adopting the Pilot 100i as our primary training aircraft, we have accumulated thousands of flight hours and maintenance cycles on this airframe.
Thousands
Of Inspections Completed
Annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, and unscheduled maintenance on the PA-28-181 — we have seen every common issue and know exactly where to look.
In Stock
Critical PA-28-181 Parts On-Hand
Because we operate a large fleet, we stock the parts that matter most: tires, brakes, filters, spark plugs, and other high-wear items specific to the Pilot 100i.
The Only Shop That Operates What It Services
Most maintenance shops service the Piper Pilot 100i occasionally. Paragon Flight operates a fleet of them every day. That distinction matters: our mechanics have performed thousands of inspections on this specific airframe, know exactly where wear occurs, and stock the parts most likely to be needed.
When a flight school or university brings us their Pilot 100i fleet, they are not getting a shop that is learning on the job. They are getting the team that has more hands-on PA-28-181 experience than any other maintenance provider in the Southeast.
~15%
Of All P100i Aircraft Ever Built
We Know This Aircraft Inside and Out
Years of high-cycle fleet operations have given us deep familiarity with the issues that matter most on the PA-28-181.
Brake System Wear
The PA-28-181 sees accelerated brake wear in high-cycle training operations. We stock brake pads and discs on-site and can typically turn brake service same-day.
Nose Gear Shimmy Damper
Shimmy damper wear is one of the most common squawks on high-utilization PA-28 aircraft. We diagnose and resolve this quickly with parts on-hand.
Lycoming IO-360-B4A Engine Maintenance
The Pilot 100i's Lycoming IO-360-B4A fuel-injected engine is reliable, but compression checks, mag timing, and fuel injection service require precision. Our mechanics have performed this work thousands of times.
Fuel System Inspections
Fuel selector valve wear and fuel cap seal degradation are common in high-cycle aircraft. We inspect these thoroughly on every 100-hour and annual.
Flight Control Rigging
Control cable tension and rigging tolerances drift over time in a busy training fleet. We check and adjust to manufacturer limits on every inspection.
Avionics & Electrical Squawks
From intermittent transponder issues to landing light failures, we troubleshoot and resolve electrical squawks efficiently to minimize AOG time.
Operating a Pilot 100i Fleet?
We work with flight schools and universities to schedule inspections around your training calendar and minimize fleet downtime. Let's talk about a maintenance partnership.
Piper Pilot 100i FAQ
What is the Piper Pilot 100i?
The Piper Pilot 100i (PA-28-181) is a modern single-engine piston trainer designed specifically for flight schools. It features a Lycoming IO-360-B4A fuel-injected engine, a Garmin G3X avionics suite, and a composite interior. It is the successor to the Piper Archer and is widely adopted by university and collegiate flight programs.
Why choose Paragon Flight for Pilot 100i maintenance?
Paragon Flight operates approximately 15% of all Piper Pilot 100i aircraft ever manufactured. Our mechanics have performed thousands of inspections on this specific airframe and stock the most common wear parts on-site. No other shop in the Southeast has this level of dedicated experience with the PA-28-181.
Do you perform 100-hour inspections for flight schools?
Yes. 100-hour inspections are required for aircraft operated for hire or flight instruction under FAR Part 91.409. We perform these efficiently to minimize your aircraft's downtime, and our familiarity with the Pilot 100i means we work faster and more accurately than a shop seeing the airframe for the first time.
Can you service our entire fleet?
Yes. We work with flight schools and universities operating multiple Pilot 100i aircraft and can schedule inspections to minimize fleet downtime. Contact us to discuss a maintenance partnership tailored to your operation.
Where are you located?
We operate at three locations: Page Field (KFMY) in Fort Myers, FL; Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) in Punta Gorda, FL; and LaGrange Callaway Airport (KLGC) in LaGrange, GA. All three locations are equipped to service Piper Pilot 100i aircraft.
Service Locations
Piper Pilot 100i maintenance available at all three Paragon Flight facilities.
KFMY
Page Field — Fort Myers, FL
511 Danley Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open 7 Days a Week
(239) 274-3170KPGD
Punta Gorda Airport — Punta Gorda, FL
8260 Skylane Way, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: Closed
(239) 274-3170KLGC
LaGrange Callaway Airport — LaGrange, GA
525 Aerotron Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30241
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: Closed
(239) 274-3170