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Piper PA-42-720

18 Piper PA-42-720 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1983–1993. Most are registered in FL, DE and WY.

Registered today
18
Years built
1983–1993
Seats
11
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

4 ADs match the Piper PA-42-720 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2009-13-06 R1Piper Aircraft, Inc. AirplanesNov 3, 2011
  • 2000-14-08The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-42 Series AirplanesAug 21, 2000
  • 98-04-27The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250…Mar 13, 1998
  • 97-26-12The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42…Dec 18, 1997

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Watch new ADs for the Piper PA-42-720

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
3
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-42-720 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper PA-42-720 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jan 31, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Ames, IAN66MF
  • May 11, 1988Damage not reported · none injuries · Chicago, ILN3644B
  • Feb 3, 1986Substantial damage · none injuries · Rochester, NYN425RR

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

12 reports on Piper PA-42-720 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bolt2
  2. line2
  3. bulkhead1
  4. channel1
  5. computer1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19831
19846
19853
19871
19903
19931
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL5
DE3
WY2
AR1
CO1
GA1
IN1
KS1
MI1
OK1

Buyer checklist

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Piper PA-42-720; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-42-720 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 12 service difficulty reports on Piper PA-42-720 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.
See the registered Piper PA-42-720 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

PA-42-720 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N121LH1990North Salt Lake, UTOct 7, 2016
N141TC1984Wilmington, DEAug 11, 2025
N245JR1984Oklahoma City, OKDec 1, 2021
N3644B1984West Olive, MIFeb 19, 2014
N396CT1987Dover, DEMar 12, 2020
N401JT—Denver, COJan 25, 2024
N411821985Vero Beach, FL—
N425RR1984Casper, WYJun 23, 2025
N440CA1985Columbia City, INJul 17, 2024
N444CY1984Reidsville, GAJan 23, 2020
N690E1984Dover, DEDec 31, 2024
N706JR—Rantoul, KSAug 1, 2017
N778SG1983Casper, WYApr 12, 2022
N9115X1993Vero Beach, FL—
N9159Y1985Camden, ARJul 30, 2004
N924021990Vero Beach, FL—
N924091990Vero Beach, FL—
N9240Q—Vero Beach, FL—

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