Piper PA-42-720 Pre-Buy Checklist
Turboprop · 18 active
Purchase Price
$800K-$4.0M
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$30,240
per year (experienced)
Safety Record (NTSB)
Public incident data · 1982-2025
1
Total Incidents
1
Accidents
1
Fatal
55.6
Per 1K Fleet
Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.
Purchase Price by Year
1970-1979
$378K-$729K
1980-1989
$504K-$972K
1990-1999
$706K-$1.4M
2000-2009
$1.0M-$1.9M
2010-2019
$1.5M-$2.9M
2020-present
$2.5M-$4.9M
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Piper PA-42-720 cost?
Typical purchase price: $800K-$4.0M
What should I check before buying a Piper PA-42-720?
Have a qualified A&P mechanic perform a thorough pre-buy inspection of the airframe, engine, avionics, and logbooks.
How much is insurance for a Piper PA-42-720?
Experienced pilots: $30,240-$36,960/year.
Are there any known issues with the Piper PA-42-720?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$800K-$4.0M
Annual Fixed$45,440/yr
Hourly Variable$798.22/hr
5-Year Total$1.4M-$5.2M
Engine
ModelP&W CANADA PT6A-60A
Power1050 HP
TBO3,600 hrs
Overhaul$640,000-$960,000
Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always hire a qualified A&P mechanic for a professional pre-buy inspection. Data sourced from FAA records and industry benchmarks.