Piper PA-42
59 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1980 to 1993; half of them date from 1984 or earlier. Delaware has the most (9). 95% 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-42 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 2 engines
- Common engines
- P&W Canada Pt6A-60A (12), Airesearch Tpe331 Series (12), P&W Pt6A Ser (11)
- Seats
- 11
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 12, 1987; newest July 9, 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-42-1000 | 23 | 1984 to 1989 | 39.0% |
| PA-42-720 | 18 | 1983 to 1993 | 30.5% |
| PA-42 | 17 | 1980 to 1984 | 28.8% |
| PA-42-720R | 1 | 1986 | 1.7% |
When they were built by decade · 14 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: Piper Aircraft INC · Valiair LTD CO Trustee · Valiair Lc Trustee · Tvpx Ars INC Trustee · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Southern Arkansas University Tech · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 12 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
The 8 most recent of 12 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-42 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
59 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-42s?
Delaware, with 9.
Who owns the Piper PA-42?
95% 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-42-720R (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9091J | Piper PA-42-720R |
Davis Aviation INC Brandon, Mississippi |
Restricted | Valid |