This converter requires the use of Javascript enabled and capable browsers. Information on this page is of no real interest to anyone except aviation enthusiasts. Type identification is the designation that is registered with the FAA and its counterparts around the world. This is an extensive listing from the FAA database. There are many designations within the type ID. For instance, the Piper PA24 is the Comanche. It comes as the 180, 250, 260 and 400. There are also sub-categories within those parameters, such as for the 260, 2060A, 260B, 260C and 260CT.