PA-42 — Piper Aircraft PA-42
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 42
- Active
- 35
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PAY3 PAY3 | — | 5,100 kg | 1,670 nm | 250 kt | 11 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A23SO · 19 · issued 2009-06-26
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A23SO), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Piper Aircraft PA-42market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper Aircraft PA-42 fleet — updated daily.
45 yearsmedian age
Of the 31 registered Piper Aircraft PA-42 with a known build year (74% of the 42 we track), the median age is 45 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 42 registered Piper Aircraft PA-42 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 3
- Tracked flights
- 8
- Tracked flight hours
- 8
- Share of fleet flying
- 7%
3 Piper Aircraft PA-42 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (7% of the registered fleet), across 8 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Piper Aircraft PA-42 manuals & documents
18 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-42 — Training Manual · Weight And Balance · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-42 Cheyenne IIIA, detailing its specifications, operational procedures, and safety features. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who require comprehensive information about the aircraft's performance, systems, and handling characteristics. The handbook provides critical data on engine specifications, weight limits, fuel capacities, and performance metrics, ensuring that operators can safely and effectively manage the aircraft in various flight conditions. Additionally, it covers emergency procedures and training recommendations to enhance pilot proficiency and safety.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 11,200 lbs
- Cruise speed at 25,000 ft: 310 KTAS
- Rate of climb at sea level: 2,380 fpm
- Maximum operating altitude: 35,840 ft
- Fuel capacity: 3,820 lbs (3,753 lbs usable)
Weight And Balance
Supplemental Type Certificate
Performance Data
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Systems Description
Service Bulletins
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Registered PA-42 aircraft
Individual PA-42 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PTLZD1990
- N315WS1984
- N627PC1984
- PRBZZ1983
- N225MB1983
- PTOKL1983
- PTMFL1982
- VH-NMA1982
- PRGPX1982
- PPBRV1981
- C-GFBN1981
- N238PC1981
- N395DR1981
- N42ZC1981
- N5SY1981
- N69PC1981
- N75AW1981
- N82PG1981
- N9032D1981
- PSABL1981
- PSBSZ1981
- PSBVA1981
- PSDRJ1981
- PSELT1981