The Piper 30 (ICAO type PA30) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,130 nm, a cruise speed of 168 knots, a service ceiling of 19,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.
Piper 30
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,201
- Active
- 1,193
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
7 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A1EA · Rev 18 · issued 2011-06-09
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,724 kg
- MZFW
- 1,283 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 454 L
1 Lycoming IO-320-B1A (Left), 1 Lycoming LIO-320-B1A (Right)
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Piper 30 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 30 fleet — updated daily.
60 yearsmedian age
Of the 993 registered Piper 30 with a known build year (83% of the 1,201 we track), the median age is 60 years.
46changed registration in 12 months
46 of the 1,201 registered Piper 30 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 46 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 31
- Tracked flights
- 167
- Tracked flight hours
- 238
- Share of fleet flying
- 3%
31 Piper 30 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 167 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
7Piper 30 listed for sale
Asking prices from $13K to $295K, typically $119K–$160K — based on 31 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper 30 manuals & documents
50 documents for the Piper 30 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Other Documents · Model Guide · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · V Speeds Reference · Airworthiness Directives · Normal Procedures · Performance Data · Type Certificate. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the service manual for the Piper Twin Comanche, specifically covering the PA-30 and PA-39 models. It provides detailed information on the maintenance, servicing, and operational procedures for these aircraft. The manual includes sections on handling, inspection, structures, surface controls, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems, and electrical systems, among others. It is intended for use by maintenance personnel and technicians who are responsible for the upkeep and repair of the Twin Comanche aircraft. The manual is organized into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of the aircraft, ensuring that users can easily find the information they need for effective maintenance and operation.
- The manual is effective for all PA-30 and PA-39 airplanes, covering serial numbers from 30-1 to 39-155.
- Routine inspections are critical for maintaining airworthiness and should be performed at specified intervals.
- The power plant section provides detailed maintenance procedures for both normally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
- Proper handling and servicing procedures are essential to ensure the longevity and safety of the aircraft.
- The landing gear and brake system section includes troubleshooting guidelines to address common issues.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadPiper Twin Comanche Service Manual1998863 pages · 15.2 MB · via docs.northeastcomanche.org
- ReadTWIN COMANCHE PILOT’S OPERATING MANUAL1970155 pages · 8.7 MB · via usaeroflight.net
- ReadPiper Twin Comanche C Owner's Handbook1968104 pages · 6.0 MB · via pipercomanche.info
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook24 pages · 2.4 MB · via www.webcoaircraft.com
- ReadPiper PA-39 Twin Comanche C/R Pilot's Operating Handbook294 pages · 5.9 MB · via flighttest.net
Checklist
- ReadPIPER TWIN COMANCHE (PA-30) MANEUVERS GUIDE202310 pages · 3.2 MB · via jaxnfc.com
- ReadPiper PA-30 Checklist20203 pages · 226 KB · via www.lakeelmoaero.com
- ReadPIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST20198 pages · 435 KB · via s24b6e027ad256e5c.jimcontent.com
- ReadPiper Twin Comanche PA-30 CHECKLIST20112 pages · 290 KB · via smartaero.pl
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Weight & Balance
Wiring Diagrams
Other Documents
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 2/2018201884 pages · 25.1 MB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: G-ATMT EW/G2011/08/2520123 pages · 434 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadCollision with terrain – 43 km east of Perth Airport, Western Australia – 28 March 2010 – VH-KDS, Piper Aircraft Corp. PA-30-160B Twin Comanche201138 pages · 3.2 MB · via www.atsb.gov.au
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 11/200920093 pages · 409 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadType Acceptance Report20089 pages · 42 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadEngine power loss, 15 km SE Gold Coast Airport, Qld, 4 February 2007, VH-DIC, Piper Aircraft Co. PA-30 Twin Comanche200830 pages · 3.0 MB · via www.atsb.gov.au
- ReadAIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SUMMARY REPORT19754 pages · 393 KB · via www.atsb.gov.au
- ReadSIMULATION MODEL FOR THE PIPER PA-30 LIGHT MANEUVERABLE AIRCRAFT IN THE FINAL APPROACH197130 pages · 1012 KB · via apps.dtic.mil
Model Guide
Supplemental Type Certificate
- ReadSupplemental Type Certificate for Piper PA-30, PA-39 (Twin Comanche)20231 pages · 91 KB · via www.mt-propellerusa.com
- ReadEL-82 1 February 2017201714 pages · 2.6 MB · via www.aircraftspruce.com
- ReadEligibility List201213 pages · 198 KB · via batterymanagement.concordebattery.com
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19831 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Service Bulletins
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1160A20224 pages · 585 KB · via pipercomanche.info
- ReadPiper PA30/39 Wing Spar Cap Corrosion20023 pages · 144 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN No. 102619987 pages · 432 KB · via www.univair.com
- ReadSERVICE SPARES LETTER NO. 406199022 pages · 1.0 MB · via bsd-box.net
- ReadService Bulletin No. 4641976211 KB · via piperflyer.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN19743 pages · 136 KB · via www.piperflyer.com
V Speeds Reference
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Piper PA-30 Series (Twin Comanche)201810 pages · 94 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20092 pages · 22 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19761 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Normal Procedures
Performance Data
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What is the range of the Piper 30?
The Piper 30 has a maximum range of 1,130 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper 30 carry?
The Piper 30 seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper 30?
The Piper 30's maximum take-off weight is 1,600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 30?
The Piper 30's ICAO type designator is PA30.
How many Piper 30 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,201 registered Piper 30 airframes worldwide.
Registered 30 aircraft
Individual 30 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PT-FMJ· 2011
- N96JN· 1985
- N8981Y· 1972
- VH-SVF· 1972
- N8PX· 1972
- VH-RMK· 1972
- VH-TDL· 1972
- N8986Y· 1972
- N8982Y· 1972
- PT-ILV· 1972
- N777FS· 1972
- N8971Y· 1972
- PT-IUN· 1972
- N9PE· 1972
- N8947Y· 1971
- N502DW· 1971
- N4297A· 1971
- N1956R· 1971
- N8955Y· 1971
- N8969Y· 1971
- N230SW· 1971
- N980GC· 1971
- N8948Y· 1971
- N710ME· 1971