Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper PA-46-310P Malibu
- Engine: Continental TSIO-550C-14B, 310 HP, twin turbo
- Propeller: MT-Propeller MTV-14-D/195-30B, 4-blade, electrically de-iced
- Engine overhaul in progress, zero-time upon completion
- Propeller overhaul in progress, zero hours upon completion
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNS-530W, GNS-430W
- Sandel SN3500 EHSI
- King KFC-150 autopilot with flight director and altitude preselect
- Garmin GTX-330 transponder, Trig TT-31 transponder
- Weather radar: King RDR-2000
- Interior:
- Leather upholstery in maroon and light grey (8/10)
- Executive 5-seat club configuration (6th seat available)
- Cabin intercom system, executive writing table
- Exterior:
- Original paint in white with blue and bronze accents (7/10)
- Features:
- Pressurized cabin, long-range fuel tanks, speed brakes
- Electrically de-iced propeller, wing de-icing boots
- Maintenance: Continuous EASA compliance, valid ARC until June 2026
- Documented history with three minor incidents, all resolved professionally.
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Malibu is a pressurized, low-wing single designed to cruise in the high teens to mid‑20s (when equipped and operated accordingly) while keeping passengers in a more comfortable cabin environment than non-pressurized piston singles. It targets owners who want efficient point-to-point travel for 2–4 people with the flexibility of smaller-airport access and the operating simplicity of a single engine, while accepting the workload and discipline that come with a complex, high-performance piston aircraft.
Mission Fit
In practice, the Malibu fits missions where a pilot-owner wants to go farther and faster than typical piston singles while enjoying a pressurized cabin and higher cruise altitudes for smoother rides and better winds. It is less aligned with missions that demand turbine-like redundancy or all-weather capability beyond what the specific airframe is equipped, approved, and maintained to deliver.
Cabin
The Malibu’s cabin is oriented around comfortable seating for a small group, with a quieter, more stable feel at altitude than non-pressurized piston aircraft. Expect a club-style feel in some configurations, with the real differentiator being pressurization rather than stand-up space. Passenger comfort is strongly influenced by the condition of door seals, environmental controls, and cabin soundproofing, which can vary by aircraft and modifications.