Specifications
Broker
DEVIN OHLHAUSER
+17015527024
Aircraft Details
- Excellent cross-country aircraft with new custom interior and advanced avionics
- Pressurized cabin with known ice protection
- Airframe total time: 2,130 hours; original paint in good condition
- Engine: PT6A-21 (converted in 2005), 1,450 hours since new, TBO 3,600 hours
- Avionics include: 2x G500 TXi 10.6 with synthetic vision, G500 TXi 7, GTN 750Xi, GTN 650Xi, GTX 345 remote, GI 275, GFC 600, GMA 35C, FS510, GDL 69A, CIES fuel probes; over $200K invested
- Brand new custom-stitched leather seats, new carpet, new headliner and side panels, complete new Aero Therm insulation, air conditioning, 6 LEMO plugs
- Range: about 1,200 nautical miles with reserves; cruise speed: 245-250 knots at FL270
- All ADs and inspections up to date, annual due in July
- Maintained to a high standard with a clean airframe inside and out
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.