Piper PA-24-400
75 Piper PA-24-400 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1965. Most are registered in TX, CA and AZ.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 75
- Years built
- 1963–1965
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Piper PA-24-400 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 97-01-01 R1The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-24, PA- 28R, PA-30, PA-32R, PA-34, and PA-39 Series…Dec 8, 1998
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 23
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 21
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-24-400 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper PA-24-400 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 13, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Graham, TXN400HL
- Sep 7, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Norwood, MAN400RW
- Apr 15, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Benson, AZN8493P
- Aug 30, 2021Substantial damage · minor injuries · Fullerton, CAN8501P
- Jun 6, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Weiner, ARN8529P
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Piper PA-24-400 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
- brake disc1
- hinge1
- muffler1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1963 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 41 | |
| 1965 | 20 | |
| Unknown | 12 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Piper PA-24-400; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 23 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-24-400 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Piper PA-24-400 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 157 mph
PA-24-400 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N123MK | 1965 | Cherry Hill, NJ | Jun 6, 2005 |
| N166SP | 1964 | Costa Mesa, CA | Jun 14, 1996 |
| N2782Y | 1964 | Berne, IN | Mar 30, 1998 |
| N400CJ | 1964 | York, NE | Jun 3, 2020 |
| N400E | 1964 | Reno, NV | Feb 27, 2003 |
| N400FK | — | Fort Mohave, AZ | Oct 6, 2026 |
| N400FW | 1964 | Largo, FL | Apr 5, 2012 |
| N400GC | 1965 | Harbor Springs, MI | Jun 5, 2019 |
| N400GU | 1964 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 20, 2012 |
| N400HL | 1964 | Lamesa, TX | — |
| N400HP | 1964 | Canton, MI | Aug 6, 2015 |
| N400HR | — | Burleson, TX | May 27, 2023 |
| N400KK | 1965 | Cameron Park, CA | Feb 3, 2014 |
| N400NQ | — | Gleeley, CO | Jul 23, 2022 |
| N400PA | 1964 | Norwood, NC | May 7, 2026 |
| N400PP | — | Sandy, UT | Nov 25, 2019 |
| N400SW | — | Queen Creek, AZ | Nov 6, 2012 |
| N400WG | 1965 | Jul 30, 2019 | |
| N400WL | 1965 | Miami, FL | Aug 30, 1993 |
| N400Y | 1965 | Seattle, WA | May 12, 2016 |
| N63F | 1964 | Medfield, MA | Feb 4, 2004 |
| N64400 | 1964 | Iowa City, IA | Sep 21, 2000 |
| N702JD | 1965 | Reno, NV | Nov 15, 2022 |
| N777MU | 1964 | Baltimore, MD | Jan 21, 2014 |
| N8400P | 1963 | Lock Haven, PA | Oct 4, 2017 |