Piper PA-32R LancePiper PA 32R Lance airplane model. The PA 32 series was developed to meet a requirement for a larger aircraft than the four seat Piper PA 28 Cherokee. The first prototype PA 32 made its initial flight on December 6 1963, with the type being publicly announced in October 1964, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification following on March 4, 1965. Mahogany wood. Scale: 1 24. Wingspan 16 inches, Length 14 inches.