Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper JetProp
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35
- Engine Time: 659 hours since new
- Max Takeoff Weight: 4,358 lbs
- Basic Empty Weight: 3,113 lbs
- Useful Load: 1,245 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 159 gallons
- Avionics: Garmin TXi suite, including dual Garmin GTN 750 Xi, Garmin G600 autopilot
- Propeller: MT MTV-16-1-C, 4 blades
- Pressurized: Yes
- Certified for Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI): Yes
- Interior: Tan leather seats, light beige headliner, executive writing table
- Exterior: White with dark blue metallic base and pearl gold accents, painted in 2019
- Modifications: Converted from Piper Mirage to JetProp in 2019, 20-gallon header tank
- Inspection Status: Annual inspection due October 2025
- Seating Capacity: 6 passengers
- Additional Equipment: XM weather and music, L3 WX-500 Stormscope, synthetic vision technology, air conditioning
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.