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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

PIPER PA-39

Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES

Registered

82

Year Range

1969–1985

NTSB Events

13

Airworthiness Directives

49

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered PIPER PA-39 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • FL 10.4% 8
  • DE 7.8% 6
  • VA 7.8% 6
  • GA 6.5% 5
  • IL 6.5% 5
  • TN 3.9% 3
  • WY 3.9% 3
  • CO 2.6% 2
  • MD 2.6% 2
  • IN 2.6% 2

+25 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 4.9% 4
  • 1970s 76.8% 63
  • 1980s 1.2% 1
  • Unknown 17.1% 14

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving PIPER PA-39 aircraft

13 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to PIPER PA-39

49 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 24 more in the Federal Register.

  • Apr 17, 2024

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

    The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to various airplanes modified with a certain configuration of the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01866WI. This action revises the NPRM by removing airplane models from and adding airplane mo…

  • Jun 12, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…

  • Aug 17, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

  • Jul 31, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

  • Jan 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  • Dec 8, 2015

    Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a…

  • Mar 23, 2015

    Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and…

  • Sep 17, 2012

    Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA-24-260 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks developing in the stabilator horn assembly. This AD requires replacement of the stabilator horn assembly and/or repetitive inspections of the s…

  • Dec 21, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. That AD also states that it is not applicabl…

  • Jun 22, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA-24-260 Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD would require either replacement of the stabilator horn assembly or repetitive inspection of the stabilator horn assembly for corrosion or cracks with replacement of the stabilator horn assembly if any corrosion or c…

  • Feb 15, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. The existing AD currently requires inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. That AD also exempt…

  • Dec 31, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD current…

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD…

  • Sep 15, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial…

  • Jul 10, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, and replacement if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. This AD requires the same actions but adds additional en…

  • May 19, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This proposed AD wo…

  • Jan 2, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, and replacement if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. This proposed AD would require the same actions b…

  • Dec 26, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series Propellers

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial blade inspections, with no repetitive inspec…

  • Apr 2, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…

  • Feb 23, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…

  • Aug 14, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series Propellers

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial blade inspections, with no repetitive ins…

  • Jun 6, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. That AD c…

  • Feb 24, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. Th…

  • Feb 7, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…

  • Dec 27, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires r…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for PIPER PA-39

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for PIPER PA-39

395 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 03/03/2026

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 07/24/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 07/21/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH PAGE 2

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 01/14/2025

    STC SA00037WI

    Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.

    B & C Specialty Products Inc

  • 11/22/2024

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH

    SureFly Partners Ltd.

  • 11/20/2024

    STC SA01120SE

    Installation of Door Steward.

    Mountain View Aviation LLC

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA02386AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

    AeroLED's Holding LLC

  • 08/21/2024

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 07/29/2024

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 06/20/2024

    STC SA00037WI

    Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.

    B & C Specialty Products Inc

  • 06/18/2024

    STC SA04568CH

    Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder func…

    uAvionix Corporation

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (2 OF 2)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (2 OF 3)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 02/02/2024

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 01/31/2024

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 12/12/2023

    STC SA02571SE (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 11/16/2023

    STC SA02532AT

    Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.

    Michelin North America Inc.

  • 09/08/2023

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc

  • 08/10/2023

    STC SA02019WI

    Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

    Peregrine

  • 07/19/2023

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…

    SureFly Partners Ltd.

  • 06/29/2023

    STC SA04400NY

    Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS)

    TCW Technologies LLC

  • 05/25/2023

    STC SA09766DS

    Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS)

    S-TEC Corporation

  • 05/08/2023

    STC SA04192NY

    KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions

    Honeywell International Inc

  • 04/05/2023

    STC SA00756DE

    Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…

    Peregrine

  • 01/10/2023

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…

    SureFly Partners Ltd

  • 12/28/2022

    STC SA02987CH

    Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

+ 365 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for PIPER PA-39

3 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • 86943-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C02B7C4ABAECF6086257D8E005FA5F6.0001##

    ASSY, RS232, WiFi

    FreeFlight Systems replaces Modification

    PMA holder →
  • Mitchell Model AK296#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7A0DC50F5DD2A1386257520006160B7.0001##

    -

    Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -

    PMA holder →
  • Mitchell Model AK339#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5CDC3CCA62D33FF7862575200061615B.0001##

    -

    Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 82 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

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N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N110LL DE 1971 · Look up ↗
N143MM FL 1970 · Look up ↗
N1956R DE 1971 · Look up ↗
N230SW GA 1971 Look up ↗
N23MG CO 1971 · Look up ↗
N2428P AR 1970 Look up ↗
N24TE MD 1970 · Look up ↗
N2654E 1971 · Look up ↗
N289WW IN 1971 Look up ↗
N289ZZ DE 1969 · Look up ↗
N320GC CA 1970 · Look up ↗
N3322G TX 1970 · Look up ↗
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N377HH TN 1970 · Look up ↗
N390W WI 1970 · Look up ↗
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N40439 FL 1971 Look up ↗
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N46EA AL 1970 · Look up ↗
N502DW IL 1971 · Look up ↗
N566BS IA 1970 · Look up ↗
N567TC WI 1970 · Look up ↗
N613F GA 1970 · Look up ↗
N626NR MD 1970 · Look up ↗
N710ME 1971 · Look up ↗
N777FS ID 1972 · Look up ↗
N77CH FL 1971 · Look up ↗
N78RJ SC 1970 · Look up ↗
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N8839Y TX 1969 · Look up ↗
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N8867Y MT 1970 · Look up ↗
N8869Y IL 1970 · Look up ↗
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N887PM VA 1970 · Look up ↗
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N8897Y DE 1970 · Look up ↗
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N88WW MI 1971 · Look up ↗
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N8934Y NV 1971 · Look up ↗
N8938Y AK 1971 · Look up ↗
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N8947Y OK 1971 · Look up ↗
N8948Y NJ 1971 · Look up ↗
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N8965Y IN · Look up ↗
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N8971Y NY 1972 · Look up ↗
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N900DC MN 1970 · Look up ↗
N91XC OH 1971 · Look up ↗
N96JN FL 1985 · Look up ↗
N971RJ WY 1971 · Look up ↗
N980GC SD 1971 · Look up ↗
N9PE GA 1972 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →