The Riley Super 340 is a conversion from a standard Cessna 340. It flight-tests a pair of 130kW (170hp) electric motors replacing the piston engine of a Piper Malibu Mirage in California. The DLXs price is US$50,000 more But mostly Im up at FL260 or FL270, cruising between 260 and 270 KTAS and burning 33 to 35 gph. The DLX conversion removes the factory piston engine & replaces it with a 560 shaft horse power Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turbine engine. 51 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 54 /H [ 1168 226 ] /L 52080 /E 44899 /N 1 /T 50942 >> endobj xref 51 17 0000000016 00000 n The Piper JetProp is a turbine engine conversion made for the Piper Malibu and the Malibu Mirage. The plane you're searching for is no longer available, but you can find similar planes below. 1986 Piper. with the A60 coming out in 1970 and the improved B60 being built from Why? control taxi speed is needed infrequently thanks to the propellers When should you undertake a refurbishment? %PDF-1.3 % At some point in the climb, the engine will become temp limited, meaning that the thinner air does not allow as much torque, and the ITT will go up, limiting the advancement of the throttle. Great looking, well equipped JetProp-34 DLX with a useful load of 1347.5! As of September 2008, 233 JetPROP conversions had been delivered. overboard and Rocket Engineering designed a lightweight stalk that trailer << /Size 68 /Info 48 0 R /Root 52 0 R /Prev 50932 /ID[] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 52 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 50 0 R /Metadata 49 0 R /Outlines 1 0 R /OpenAction [ 54 0 R /XYZ null null null ] /PageMode /UseNone /PageLabels 47 0 R /StructTreeRoot 53 0 R /PieceInfo << /MarkedPDF << /LastModified (D:20020625084149)>> >> /LastModified (D:20020625084149) /MarkInfo << /Marked true /LetterspaceFlags 0 >> >> endobj 53 0 obj << /Type /StructTreeRoot /ClassMap 7 0 R /RoleMap 6 0 R /K 43 0 R /ParentTree 44 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 1 >> endobj 66 0 obj << /S 36 /O 85 /L 101 /C 117 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 67 0 R >> stream 0000004126 00000 n fpm and 1600+ fpm; MTOW and useful load 7,000 and 2,550 pounds; and Wingspan | 43 ft New cowlings, low-drag exhaust stacks, Wes Oliphant, a developer and property manager in the Palm Springs, California, area, bought a 2004 Piper Mirage in a partnership and had it converted to a JetPROP DLX in 2006. An iconic name in aviation, Piper Aircraft has long had an interest in the turboprop market, with the past two decades proving particular successful for the US manufacturer. One P&WC PT6A-21 with 550shp and 870h SNEW in 09/2003, first conversion equipped with PT6A-21 engine! It is a "tried and true" conversion with no skeletons. Max power is usually defined by Max ITT. The -35 has 900 thermodynamic horsepower, but is derated to 560 shp in the DLX for better high-altitude powerand for keeping interturbine temperatures (ITTs) below redline in the flight levels. It also has a range of advanced safety features and the capacity to carry more fuel through a clean-sheet wing design. PA-46 may also refer to, Flying Editors: "Matrix: Cabin-Class Comfort for Less", "Piper Launches New M600 and M350 Models", "Piper Malibu: A New Airplane for a New Day", "Aircraft Information: Piper PA-46 Malibu/Malibu Mirage", "$32,125,000 Settlement - O'Reilly Collins - Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers", "Piper Meridian: Cheapest High-Performance Single-Engine Turboprop", "Purchase planning handbook - pistons table", "Purchase planning handbook - turboprops table", "Piper Launches Three New M-Class Models, Including a New Turboprop", "New Meridian: Piper updates pressurized turbine single", "Piper Launches Latest M500 Product With The Latest In Garmin Avionics", "Piper Meridian M500 Versus the World: Comparison Specs", "Video: Piper's New M600 Shows at Sun 'n Fun", "Piper M600: Sweet Spot On The Price Vs. Conrad reduced the airspeed to 120 kt and extended flaps to full, Turbine, including the semi-transparent knob on each propeller lever Additional information is available in this. Factor in the average aircraft purchase price and the total is Changes made to allow for turboprop power include larger wings and tail surfaces. Subsequently, the Piper M600 was launched in 2015, winning a range of different customers in its relatively short time on the market to date. Empty weights average in the 3,100-pound range. One such accident resulted in a settlement in which Teledyne Continental Motors paid $32,125,000 to a pilot injured in the crash of a Malibu.[7]. On January 17, 2023, about 1039 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P JetProp DLX airplane, N963MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Yoakum, Texas. But, having this been said, a good contrast needs to be made. The reason is that Im going to reduce power any way, so to turning on the Ice Door will not hurt me at all. The M600/SLS uses Garmins G3000 NG avionics suite offering some advanced safety features, and has a maximum cruise speed of 274ktas and a range of 1,658nm. heater is modified to burn jet fuel, and annunciators, engine switches It is a really good conversion. The aircraft will not be PbLSZTLEE(8E@'*1mg_*eTnN*;*'V3+gm-EEetX%;Bo$ur2ss*N`.-!.kG_q6GDD' Four blade Hartzell HC-E4N-3N propeller installed with 870h SNEW in 05/2004 and 345h SOH in 06/2012. burns 31 gph and the DLX, 34 gph. For the Royal Turbine conversion, a B60 All of the conversions are much more than simple engine replacements. Some 800 Malibus and Mirages have been sold to date. Hot starts are the enemy, and every well-trained turbine pilot is always on the lookout for that potential, mitigating risk factors on every attempt. 1984 Piper. The aircraft is more capable than the M500, as the M600 has greater range and a slightly higher top speed. [27] The aircraft's performance includes a cruise speed of 215 knots (398km/h) at 25,000 feet (7,600m), 215 knots (398km/h) at 17,500 feet (5,300m) and 188 knots (348km/h) at 12,000 feet (3,700m). The Bonanza Jetprop sees similar increase in performance ie. He The extra 200 rpm is required because the DLX needs a smaller propeller diameter for adequate ground clearance, and props with smaller diameters need to turn faster for good takeoff performance. This translates into cheaper operating costs. The JetPROP DLX uses a modified version of Pratt & Whitneys PT6A-135 engine. !! Canadians wanting their B60, B36TC, The conversion consists of a new dual battery system, including rack and structure support beneath the forward cabin seats, installation of dual lighted and heated wingtip pitot tube. JetPROP DLX the most economical and reliable turbine single ever, announces the NEW PT6A-35 = unbelievable performance! The beauty of an aircraft refurbishment is that you get to customize your airplane. The DLX's price is US$50,000 more because of the 560-hp PT- 6A-35 (de-rated from 750 hp). The new M600 is equipped with the Garmin G3000, a new wing and more fuel capacity. Built into the G3000 integrated avionics for the new SLS model, the system will be a first in general aviation, along with the Cirrus Vision Jet. There are simply fewer parts and fewer vibrations. Fans of turboprops know Darwin Conrad as the engineer responsible for creating the Malibu Jetprop. Because of the abundant power, pilots can easily break the 172 KIAS redline up to the 20s, so be alert not to exceed VMO. costing $1.15 per litre, the aircrafts direct hourly operating cost is Then its 350 pounds of torque to slow to full-flap airspeed as the 500-foot callout sounds, go to full flaps, and cross the numbers at 80 KIAS to begin flaring. Rocket Piper added wing root filets to increase wing area and 342lb (155kg) of fuel capacity, a larger tailplane and reinforced wing spar and landing gear to raise MTOW to 4,850lb (2,200kg) then 5,092lb (2,310kg) from 2003. Like the Centurion, the Malibu was to feature cabin pressurization 5.5psi (380hPa), a feature not included on the prototype. . Brilliant. on the battery, confirmed adequate voltage, activated the fuel pump and The G1000 NXi system includes an automatic wings-level function and control override to prevent exceeding the plane's flight envelope. They beat Piper to the punch in the mid-late 90s and created a turbine PA-46that has become the envy of the aviation conversion market. PA-28-160. Fond du Lac: Piper PA-46-350P (M350) C-GMMF : Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian: N346JV : Piper PA-46-600TP (M600) N600JA: Fond du Lac: Piper PA-46-600TP (M600) N723LM : Piper PA-46-600TP: N274WA : Piper PA-46R-350T Malibu Matrix: N7QP: Fond du Lac: Pipistrel Panthera X152: N37RR : Pipistrel Sinus Flex: N841XP . [28], ZeroAvia, a Cranfield University partner, is a U.S./UK startup developing a Hydrogen fuel cell power train targeting to halve a turbine operating costs. Engineering designed a PT- 6A-21 conversion for the Beechcraft Bonanza President and CEO Darwin Conrad then turned his attention to the Piper [6], The Continental TSIO-520-BE powered Malibu was discontinued in 1988 following a series of incidents and accidents attributed to engine failures. Thats the best word for these guys. Offered for $170,000 including extra equipment, it provides access to more than 9,000 runways over 4,500ft (1,400m). inertial ice separators and other components are included in the are offered: the JetProp DL and DLX. Ditto for the trip from KJSO to KCAE, KAPA, or KLCQ. These airplanes had the sleek looks that their immediate predecessors, the PA-32 Saratogas, lacked in spades. This plane began life in 2000 as a Piper Malibu Mirage and has undergone the Jetprop DLX conversion, replacing the piston-powered prop with a Pratt & Whitney 560hp turboprop which gives a cruise speed of 260kts and can climb at 3000fpm. The M500, at a price of $2.26M [16] has few competitors, including the cheaper sister-ship, Piper M350, the $2.3M Cirrus Vision SF50, the $3M Epic E1000 and the $3M Eclipse 550. You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. nosewheel steering and differential power when required. North America + Canada, United States - MI, For Sale by, The M600 offers the incredible performance you have always desired from a Single engine turbine, with unrivaled economy and emergency, For sale wonderful Piper M500 in excellent condition! difficult for pilots to control in the unlikely event of an engine Jet Prop conversion with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engine. No wind, standard day gross weight takeoff is achieved in 1,087ft (331m) and landing in 1,020ft (311m). 0000001961 00000 n You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. $575,000. 52. ex N37AT 4636135. increase in useable fuel from 120 to 136 gallons. Cannon Smith 358 subscribers 638 75K views 5 years ago Why we think the JetPROP is superior to the Piper Meridian, particularly for. After completing the CAPTCHA below, you will immediately regain access to the site again. 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On the fuselage the tail is beefed up slightly to handle the additional torque and an 11-gallon Header Tank (standard option) is mounted in the forward fuselage. After rotation the airplane is cleaned up and then the real performance is realized. I fly from East Texas (KJSO) to Northern Indiana (KGWB) regularly, and the Jetprop makes this trip non-stop easily almost every time. [10], The M350 is an updated version of the Mirage. Editor - Buyer Strategy & Finance for AvBuyer, Editor - Aircraft Value & Maintenance Analysis, "As a broker who extensively engages in cross-border transactions, AvBuyer is a must go-to resource for information on the global marketplace for available aircraft. Rocket Engineering has developed a great turboprop with the Piper Meridian JetPROP conversion, which is a blast to fly. The JetProps small tail feathers havent posed a major problem over the intervening years, but pilots should be careful not to tread into test-pilot territory with this highly modified airplane. If trips are short, fuel can be left behind to boost payload. the Canadian Business Aviation Association. With full fuel and a payload of 356 So, if full fuel is available, a pilot can normally plan for an 800+NM no wind range, and if winds are favorable, even longer. Start-up is easy and straight-forward for a turbine, which is completely different than a piston engine, but not hard to learn for the uninitiated. (B36TC). N9143B's. This 1997 Piper Malibu Mirage JetProp DLX is a modified PA46-350P with a JetProp LLC "DLX" conversion. Piper PA-46 JetPROP DLX. ADDITIONAL INFO. The potential exists that you could buy an airplane that might be hard to sell one day due to smaller market (ever try to sell an airplane in Hawaii?). conversion price. During the past 15 years, Well, the annual costs on a PT6 is normally minimal. while cruising at 225 KTAS at FL180. These airplanes had the sleek looks that their immediate predecessors, the PA-32 Saratogas, lacked in spades. weighed approximately 5,450 pounds. pre-select, which Conrad recommends because of the high climb and The M500's fuel tanks can carry 170USgal (644L) and its Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine burns 37USgal/h (140L/h). Photographer Flightline Aviation Media - Bruce Leibowitz 8.4K JetProp says about 20 percent of the conversions are DLs. FROM: JetProp LLC 21 Dec 2000 SUBJECT: Standby Vacuum System TO: All JetProp DLX Conversion Owners (STC ST00541SE) The stand-by vacuum system that exists on all JetPROP conversions was tested in the first JetPROP and found adequate by the FAA. All three records were set by Steve Stout in his 1986 Malibu N9114B. Very quiet in the. Height | 11 ft 3 in VFR pilot flying above FL180 in a bear of a plane maxed out at ceiling . The inlet lip is one-half to one inch from the rotating propeller disc, which Conrad says makes the engine more efficient at capturing the onrushing ram air than would be the case with a propeller mounted farther forward. Title: JetProphorzflyer2 Author: Edmond Bruneau Created Date: Aircraft manufactured in 2020. [29] The prototype made its maiden hydrogen-powered flight at Cranfield Airport on September 24, 2020.[30]. The aircraft converted to the JetPROP DLX turns in between 250 and 270 knots true, can cruise as FL270, consumes about 30gph and needs 1,200 feet of runway to clear that same obstacle!! So, a pilot could have 110 gallons for cruise flight if completely full of fuel at takeoff and has great landing conditions. But, the Jetprop has a loyal tribe of followers and are still selling conversions at a good rate. For this reason, I would not buy a -21 unless you really knew Jetprops, knew you had a deal at purchase, did not mind the lesser performance, and/or thought you were going to keep the airplane a long time and didnt mind riding out a market. The engines have a TBO of Since the B36TC is an Since the PT6 is a derated engine (meaning, it was designed for 1,000+SHP, but derated for FAR less in the Jetprop application), pushing ITT limits is not a big deal on this engine at all. accelerated quickly enough that I was pressed firmly into the back of riddle, is the Royal Turbine, a Beechcraft Duke turboprop. The aircrafts cabin has a surprising amount of The plane has a service ceiling of 25,000ft (7,620m). Rocket Engineering takes the Beechcraft Duke to new heights. Max takeoff weight | 4,340 lb failure thanks to Beechcrafts stable design and Rocket Engineerings beta range. Heres another potential gotcha: Maneuvering speed at maximum gross weight is 133 KIAS. US$1.39 million. '''''''''' 3" The JetProp climbs at AvBuyer brings us quick and easy access to a worldwide aviation community to market our inventory and current developments. reverse thrust, then normal braking. [24], In October 2007 Piper announced the Matrix, an unpressurized version of the Mirage. Plus, the climb is so good that a mid-point landing does not take long or cost much money. 2009 Piper. Length | 30 ft 1 in But instead of the compressor sections driving the propeller at the usual maximum of 2,000 rpm, JetPROP uses the gearbox of the PT6A-34 engine, which is capable of a maximum propeller speed of 2,200 rpm. Comparison with The Piper Meridian. 3,600 hours and a five-year warranty. Solid performer and like new in and out! 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Down time for the conversion is approximately 12 weeks. flight (Tim is 1.92 metres tall). So it was only natural that he came up with the idea to retrofit Malibus and Mirages with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turboprop engines. [22] Piper calls the technology "HALO". The PT-6A-34 was replaced with PT-6A-35 engine during the conversion process. Conversion is a good time to consider upgrading avionics, interior, or paint. It burns more fuel, but it goes faster. So, lets contrast the Jetprop to any piston PA-46. Its latest project, and the answer to the The PT6A-35 engine combines the powerful compressor of the PT6A-135 with the faster turning gearbox of the PT6A-34. INTERIOR & EXTERIOR. Myron Olsen of O & N Aircraft in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, has done almost half that number of Cessna P-210 Silver Eagle Conversions, mounting Rolls Royce/Allison 250 engines out front. Now, climbing to altitude is no problem. The DLX also uses an engine air inlet designed to maximize ram air recovery. J,g]g+e/h_!_gCtO=0f)$P%cIi8Zdfc5&3j_8$7g. Braking to M500. Hb``g`` +2`PZ yAQaoC;}Sp7i@ZaD @d&V B 23 2-23 Added Placard information to require anti-icing additive. its conversions such as cowlings, nacelle tanks, engine mounts and Pipers PA-46 Malibu/Mirage series of large piston singles burst onto the stage in 1984 and went on to become a major success. Pipers Meridian turboprop, which arrived a few years after the JetProp, utilizes a horizontal stabilizer thats 37 percent larger than the JetProps stock Malibu/Mirage tail to better absorb the added power. Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,200 ft current fuel price, the direct hourly operating cost is approximately or PA-46 piston aircraft converted to turbine by Rocket Engineering If youve made this statement and are ready to commit to action, the only question is whether or not to buy a Jetprop or a Meridian. So, most Jetprop pilots climb quickly adjusting the pitch attitude to ensure 140KIAS at the lower altitudes and 130 KIAS at the upper altitudes. In 2009, Piper began offering the Meridian with a three-screen version of the Garmin G1000 including the Garmin GFC 700 autopilot as a replacement for the Avidyne Entegra system. KFC-225 A/P, Garmin G500/SVT, Dual GTN750's, ASPEN EFD-1000Pro Backup, GTS800 Traffic, GDL69A, GWX70 Radar, GTX345 ADSB-IN/OUT, FS510, WX-500, PS8000BT Audio, TREND ENGINE ANALYSIS SINCE NEW, 2013 PAINT/INTERIOR, LED Taxi/Pulse lights. Based on the Day 2 - Wednesday 9th November. Thats 3+ hours in cruise, which should equate to a 750+NM range, not counting the terrain covered during takeoff and climb (50+NM?). SPEC SHEET JetProp DLX Conversion price $529,000-$599,900 Powerplant | 560-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 Length | 30 ft 1 in Height | 11 ft 3 in Wingspan | 43 ft Seats | 6 Max takeoff weight | 4,340 lb Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,200 ft Max cruise speed | 250-260 kt Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,000 ft Range | 1,000 nm For more information view our updated Privacy & Cookie Policies. If I were buying a personal magic carpet, Id seriously consider a -21. Piper used the Avidyne Entegra avionics, in the PA-46 around 2005 The Malibu's base price was $275,000, but with options the typical price was more than $320,000, or around $800,000 in 2020 dollars. The DL includes a new, 550-hp PT- converted, including two from Canada. Cruises FL230 with 205KTAS using 22GAL/h. RVSM limits the JetProp to altitudes of FL 280 and below. The result, according to Rocket: 60 more horsepower than the 500 shp Dash 42 engine on the Meridian; seven gallons per hour lower fuel burn; dramatically better short-field performance; and a 41-percent . Engineerings first modifications involved installing a more powerful The M350, M500 and the newest M600 make up the entire M-Class line. 1,200 feet to take off and 1,000 feet to land. Product Certification Operational Evaluation Guidance Material (OE GM) / Operational Evaluation Reports (OEB) / Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Jetprop LLC Piper (PA-46 Jetprop DLX) Jetprop LLC Piper (PA-46 Jetprop DLX) 20 Dec 2013 Final Manufacturers Piper Aircraft, Inc. OEB Report category Aeroplanes Downloads Downloads [pdf] Maneuvering speed is only 137 KIAS, which is 35 knots slower than where the airplane spends most of its time, so plan accordingly if anticipating turbulence. The DL uses a PT6A-21 engine and burns about four gph less than the DLXs PT6A-35. (Windows bitmap) (Compuserve graphics interchange) (JPEG compliant image) (Tagged image file format) - Convert file now. DLs is 100 nm more. 1986 Piper JetProp airplane for sale located in Olathe, Kansas. The Jetprop also has loads more range - something like 1500nm to zero fuel, IIRC from looking into it a while ago. reversing propellers and two 24-amp sealed leadacid batteries, which But the urge for more speed, better runway performance, and greater engine reliability opened a market niche for Darwin Conrad of JetPROP LLC. You can read the latest edition of AvBuyer magazine online or visit our online actionable intelligence resources which offer insight, market data and analysis from AvBuyers editors and leading Biz Av industry experts. Pete Bedell is a pilot for a major airline and co-owner of a Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Baron D55. Itll take 20 gallons to get up to altitude, so the pilot will have 131 gallons at his/her disposal for the cruise/descent/landing portion of the flight. There, $580,000 buys a JetPROP DLX conversion that involves replacing the stock piston engine with a new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turbine. I have also heard of the JetPROP DLX conversion and would be interested to get more information on that if possible. Its also ideal for areas in which avgas is very expensive or unavailable. Pipers sleek Malibu/Mirage pressurized singles have always been good performers once they get up to altitude. reached 301 KTAS at FL230 while burning 75 gph. Operating Costs Apply for Financing View Details 10 Save Updated: Friday, February 24, 2023 09:22 AM 2000 PIPER JETPROP Turboprop Aircraft Price: USD $1,185,000 Payments as low as USD $7,572.15 / monthly* The cost of a Royal Turbine conversion In 1997, Piper announced its intention to market a turboprop-powered version of the Malibu, and flew a prototype the following year powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500shp (370kW). My best friend has owned and been flying one for 10 years. The M500 also has ADS-B, but no FADEC. are installed in the forward nose compartment. The day I flew with Oliphant, we were at FL210, doing 170 KIAS and 232 KTAS, burning 34 gph and comfortably below both torque and ITT redlines. Airframe total time of 2400h SNEW. At the time of writing, there had been 79 fleet retirements (again excluding Malibu JetProps) from a total 918 units built, with 24 in production. One of the occupants later died of his injuries. As of September 2008, 233 JetPROP conversions had been completed and delivered by Rocket Engineering of Spokane, WA. 150 metres per second, has eight blades, and climbs very quickly? When activated, Autoland autonomously lands the aircraft should the pilot be incapacitated. Sorry no location available with such name. The Piper jetprop is a Malibu/Mirage with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine engine and a Hartzell 4-blade reversible propeller. Like the JetProp and The JetPROP DLX which FLYER tested is an independent turbine conversion of these aircraft, a conversion by a company formed for the purpose by Rocket Engineering Corp It has a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turbine engine and a Hartzell, four-blade, reversible propeller. Solid performer and like new in and out! 30,000 and 27,000 feet; twin- and single-engine rate of climb 4,000+ Piper PA-46 JetPROP DLX. In October, I visited Rocket unpressurized aircraft, a fan is installed to direct jet fuel odors In September 2019, the UK government granted 2.7 million ($3.3 million) for its HyFlyer demonstrator, culminating in a 250300nmi (460560km) flight using hydrogen fuel cells. instruments are analog with digital readouts, which eliminates the need Full fuel is 151 gallons (1,021 pounds) or about three hours worth with reserves. Originally certified with a 300-hp Continental Motors TSIO-520, this Malibu was a JetPROP DLX conversion powered by a 750-shp (flat rated to 560 shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34. 1962 Piper. KTAS on one engine. But, I rarely want to spend more than 3.5 hours in any airplane without landing. Flight time is only 730 hours! in their correct positions and circuit breakers were in, Conrad turned 0000002446 00000 n decreasing to 90 kt over the threshold. Since it began operations, the company has produced over 150 different aircraft models, the majority of which still fly today. It is a light plane with a maximum ramp weight of 5,135lb (2,329kg) and 5,092lb (2,310kg) MTOW. 25gph at 250knots, 1,000 feet TODR! Engineering, a company that has done some remarkable aircraft New features included a more powerful Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A 350hp (260kW) engine and a new wing. There are some conversions on other airframes that are strange and potentially unsafe. The ETM system has extended The M600 has 600hp (447kW) and a price tag of $2.82 million. There were 815 Piper Meridian and M Class turboprops in operation worldwide (excluding Piper Malibu JetProp conversions), according to JETNET data in August 2022. Get extra lift from AOPA. Within ten seconds and 1,000 feet from our starting position, The range of the Jetprop is considered by some to be less than optimal (it is compared to the Continental powered Malibu!). We are thankful to be a part of this community. Ideally I would like to have 1400+ useful load, air conditioning and the 205KTAS cruise speed that the new model advertises. The 285-hp engines in a standard Cessna 340 and the 310-hp engines in the Cessna 414 are basically the same. we were airborne. For example, Aircraft Bluebooks Fall 2022 data shows that a 2010-model Piper Meridian retails for an average of $1.075m, while a 2001-model Piper Meridian costs $550k. 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Beyond Proficient: IFR Flight Planning Tools and Tips. Malibu. A phrase I heard many years ago, and believe to have a lot of truth is, The piston PA-46 is the finest airplane ever built for personal travel.firewall backwards. Become the envy of the aviation conversion market 15 years, well the. First conversion equipped with the idea to retrofit Malibus and Mirages with Pratt jetprop dlx conversion Whitney PT6A-35 turboprop.... 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