N396CT

N396CT is a Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne 3, a twin-engine turboprop operated by FLIGHT ASSETS LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 140 flights totalling 191 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KPTS to KSGF. Service window in our records spans 337 days. Of those flights, 8 (5.7%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne 3 has a 48 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 11,200 lb.

About the Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne 3

The Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP is a high-performance single-engine retractable-gear aircraft that has served as a capable six-seat personal and light business transport since its introduction in 1980. Built by Piper Aircraft as the retractable-gear variant of the Cherokee Six/Saratoga family, it combines the roomy cabin of its fixed-gear siblings with the speed advantage of retractable landing gear, cruising at around 170 knots behind its 300-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine. The "SP" designation stands for "Special Performance," reflecting its position as the premium model in Piper's single-engine piston lineup during the 1980s and 1990s.

The Saratoga SP found favor among owner-pilots who needed to carry families or small groups over medium distances. Its 1,000-nautical-mile range and spacious cabin made it a practical alternative to light twins for many missions. The type's wide cabin (42 inches across) and club seating configuration offered comfort unusual in single-engine aircraft, while the retractable gear provided a 15-20 knot speed advantage over the fixed-gear Saratoga. Production continued through 2009, with the type earning a reputation for solid cross-country performance and relatively benign handling characteristics, though pilots respected the need for proper speed management on approach given its 3,600-pound maximum takeoff weight.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.