Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper JetPROP DLX
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turboprop
- Engine time: 1,600 hours since new
- TBO: 3,600 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell 4-blade, 0 hours since new
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNS530 & GNS430 (COM/NAV/GPS)
- Bendix/King KFC150 Autopilot
- Garmin GTX327 & GTX330 Transponders (ADS-B equipped)
- WX-10A Stormscope
- KWX 56 Color Weather Radar
- King KR-87 ADF
- King KN-62A DME
- Additional equipment: Heated windshield, engine trend logging, Kodan 2000 HF radio, GME electro phone UHF radio
- Interior: Six-seat configuration with reclining leather seating, adjustable pilot/copilot seats, rear seat shoulder harnesses, generous rear baggage area
- Exterior: New paint in 2018
- Modifications: JetPROP DLX conversion completed at 2,621.3 hours total time
- Condition: Airworthy, maintained with a 1000 hour/12-month warranty on the engine renewal
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Jetprop is a turbine conversion of the Piper PA-46 Malibu/Mirage airframe, replacing the piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-series turboprop and associated systems changes. In buyer terms, it sits between high-performance pistons and purpose-built single-engine turboprops: it keeps the PA-46’s cabin size, runway footprint, and handling, while aiming for faster, higher-altitude cruise and turbine dispatch characteristics. Performance, avionics, and useful load vary notably by conversion provider, donor airframe, and installed options, so comparing individual aircraft is more meaningful than comparing “the model” in the abstract.
Mission Fit
Typical use cases are 300–900 nm legs with one to three passengers, using flight levels to ride above weather and improve ride quality. It can serve as a step into turbine operations for experienced owner-pilots, but the single-engine turboprop risk profile and insurance/training requirements should match the intended utilization. Because Jetprops are conversions, specific mission suitability depends on the exact PT6 variant, propeller, gross weight limits, and avionics fit.
Cabin
Cabin experience is driven by the PA-46 fuselage: a pressurized, club-style cabin with an aft cabin area and separate baggage volume, generally comfortable for up to four adults on typical stage lengths. Compared with piston PA-46s, turbine conversions can change cabin noise and vibration characteristics depending on propeller type, insulation, and mounts. Environmental and oxygen system details depend on the donor model and conversion kit, so it is worth validating pressurization performance and cabin comfort features on the specific aircraft.