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 apply4 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
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199512 reports on Piper PA-42-720 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt2
- line2
- bulkhead1
- channel1
- computer1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1983 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | |
| 1985 | 3 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N121LH | 1990 | North Salt Lake, UT | Oct 7, 2016 |
| N141TC | 1984 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 11, 2025 |
| N245JR | 1984 | Oklahoma City, OK | Dec 1, 2021 |
| N3644B | 1984 | West Olive, MI | Feb 19, 2014 |
| N396CT | 1987 | Dover, DE | Mar 12, 2020 |
| N401JT | — | Denver, CO | Jan 25, 2024 |
| N41182 | 1985 | Vero Beach, FL | — |
| N425RR | 1984 | Casper, WY | Jun 23, 2025 |
| N440CA | 1985 | Columbia City, IN | Jul 17, 2024 |
| N444CY | 1984 | Reidsville, GA | Jan 23, 2020 |
| N690E | 1984 | Dover, DE | Dec 31, 2024 |
| N706JR | — | Rantoul, KS | Aug 1, 2017 |
| N778SG | 1983 | Casper, WY | Apr 12, 2022 |
| N9115X | 1993 | Vero Beach, FL | — |
| N9159Y | 1985 | Camden, AR | Jul 30, 2004 |
| N92402 | 1990 | Vero Beach, FL | — |
| N92409 | 1990 | Vero Beach, FL | — |
| N9240Q | — | Vero Beach, FL | — |