[1][2] The PA-32 is used around the world for private transportation, air taxi services, bush support, and medevac flights.

The PA-32 series was developed to meet a requirement for a larger aircraft than the four-seat Piper PA-28 Cherokee.

[1][2] On 27 May 1966, Piper obtained FAA type certification for a 300 hp (220 kW) version, designated as the PA-32-300.

[citation needed] The 1975 addition of retractable landing gear resulted in the first of the PA-32R series, the Piper Lance.

After the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, production of the retractable-gear Saratoga resumed in 1995.