Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
879 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1963 to 1969; half of them date from 1966 or earlier. Florida has the most (93). 47% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the PA-30 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Io-320 Series (809), Lycoming 0-320 Series (19), Lycoming Io-320-B1A (12)
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise speed
- about 139 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 23, 1976; newest September 5, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-30 | 878 | 1957 to 1969 | 99.9% |
| PA-30B-160 | 1 | — | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 124 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · International Air Services INC Trustee · Phill-Air INC · Ms Aero INC · Bas Part Sales LLC · Vne LLC · Qualitair LLC Trustee · Level Up Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 238 cases since 1982, 67 fatal
The 8 most recent of 238 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
879 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-30s?
Florida, with 93.
Who owns the Piper PA-30?
47% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 PA-30B-160 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N437AB | Piper PA-30B-160 |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2019-10-30 | Valid |