Specifications
Broker
ISAAC NASAR
ISAAC
1-800-337-5263
Aircraft Details
- JetProp conversion completed in 2008 at 4,690 airframe hours
- 6,785 total airframe hours
- 2,095 hours since new on PT6A-21 engine (converted in 2008)
- Hot Section Inspection completed April 2024 at 1,826 hours
- 2,095 hours since new on 4-bladed Hartzell propeller (resealed July 2025)
- 1,238 lbs useful load
- 151-gallon fuel capacity
- Certified for flight into known icing (FIKI)
- Garmin G500 PFD with SVT, GDL 88 ADS-B, GTN 750 & 650 GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD, GTX 330 ES transponder, GI275 standby instruments, GMX 200 MFD/Radar, TAWS-B, KFC 150 autopilot with altitude pre-select, Garmin FliteCharts, Garmin SafeTaxi, GMA 345 audio panel, WX500 Stormscope, yaw damper
- LEMO jacks on pilot/copilot seats, PiperAire air conditioning, cockpit sun visors, co-pilot's PTT, CWS, A/P disc/electric trim
- Executive writing table, rear cabin heater, relief tube
- Tan leather seats, matching side panels, tan carpet, neutral headliner
- Paint: Matterhorn White over Black Pearl, in excellent condition
- No damage history
- Scheduled for annual inspection May at Mead Aircraft, to be delivered squawk free
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.