Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper Jetprop
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35, 560 shp, 365 hours SNEW (since new) as of March 2017
- Propeller: MT MTV-16-1-R(P), 4 blades, 365 hours SNEW, overhaul due December 2025
- Max Takeoff Weight: 4,340.9 lbs
- Avionics: Avidyne Entegra EX5000, dual Garmin GTN 650, S-TEC 3100 autopilot, King KMH 820 EGPWS, weather radar
- Performance: Cruises at FL270, 262 KTAS, fuel consumption 33 GAL/h, initial climb rate 2500 fpm
- Interior: 4 seats in club configuration, khaki tan leather, cinnamon carpet, executive writing table, USB ports
- Exterior: Matterhorn White with champagne and beige accent stripes, original paint in good condition
- Features: Pressurized cabin, air conditioning, upgraded heater bypass system, ADS-B capable, FIKI certified
- Maintenance: Complete logs available, maintained under FAR Part 91, recent inspections and upgrades performed
- Additional Equipment: Larger header tank (20 US GAL), electric rear heater, LED taxi light, LoPresti BoomBeam landing light
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.