power. Earlier models had an all-King panel and later this became largely Garmin, the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit is now standard. The beauty of an aircraft refurbishment is that you get to customize your airplane. Through 8,000 feet and at 140 kt, the VSI was 3,700 high as 5,800 fpm! Early Malibus were all piston-engined, but a turboprop version, introduced as the Malibu Meridian but now called the M500, is also available. The basic JetProp DLX Operating Handbook issued Jul 30, 1998. Some 800 Malibus and Mirages have been sold to date. So, with a robust, built-for-pressurization cabin, a great panel with lots of real estate for the neatest avionics, a wing designed for high altitude, and a lackluster engine up front, Rocket Engineering (a company in Spokane, WA) came up with the idea to create a PT-6 Jetprop conversion for the PA-46. On the takeoff roll the performance is WAY different than a piston. [23] The pilot and copilot sustained fatal injuries. Once started, the taxi is normal. Based on the As of January2019[update], 225 accidents had been reported in the Aviation Safety Network wiki database, including 106 hull losses, causing 219 fatalities. The 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. e:%|fr0U|Q:}xx2+%/rms\9'0E=g>}V!c+$t:]lr|WJU*VdBYWrE%x)KS$ %li xXUdm Piper officials point out that this voids the companys airframe warranty, but Conrad says that the PT6s bulletproof reliability, 3,600-hour time between overhaul (TBO), and five-year warranty more than compensate. A`[ci8xEq4-/@)/3o)~4q4ac!23eJS9plu{ c6/L>b]P+)KpUoa7 On a standard day at MGW departing low-elevation airfields, I routinely see climb rates over 2,000 fpm at 130-140 KIAS, and can see over 2,500 fpm on occasion. Engineering designed a PT- 6A-21 conversion for the Beechcraft Bonanza 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. [29] The prototype made its maiden hydrogen-powered flight at Cranfield Airport on September 24, 2020.[30]. Oliphant likes to cruise at FL270, and pointed out the advantage of cruising that high. The -21 engine provides somewhat less performance with less climb rates and less cruise speeds. Like the JetProp and It cruises at 260kn (482km/h) at an altitude of 30,000ft (9,144m). Photographer Markus Herzig. 3,600 hours and a five-year warranty. Heres another potential gotcha: Maneuvering speed at maximum gross weight is 133 KIAS. It is a light plane with a maximum ramp weight of 5,135lb (2,329kg) and 5,092lb (2,310kg) MTOW. Landing distances are even shorter with the aid of reverse thrust. The Piper Meridian has the largest fleet, with 539 units in operation. [15] The The Piper M600 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A 600 shp engine, while the interior has also been significantly upgraded with ergonomically, aesthetically designed seats that are optimized for passenger comfort. President and CEO Darwin Conrad then turned his attention to the Piper Aviation Photo #0385058 Piper PA-46/Jetprop DLX - Untitled [ Medium Large] Tweet. on the battery, confirmed adequate voltage, activated the fuel pump and we were airborne. 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. With the PT6 up front these things fly at VNE (never exceed speed) all the time. The Matrix's powerplant is a turbocharged Lycoming TI0-540-AE2A producing 350hp (260kW). Usually, a certain kind of pilot with a certain mindset gravitates to a particular airframe. Keep a lookout for future posts about the Jetprop. HW]o6}p!V$RQHwHY=0msS$%HJis~^Zv 6ZEyW/6o|A 'dnCRm6@GQ_ about C$295. It had 400 hours on it when I went to JetPROP., After earning his commercial pilot certificate in 1977, Oliphant bought a Cessna 182, then a Mirage, and then a Beechcraft G36 Bonanza. We offer actionable intelligence and the latest insights into the Business Aviation marketplace from the worlds leading aviation experts and industry insiders every month. Andthere may be an entire year where the cowl is not removed. in their correct positions and circuit breakers were in, Conrad turned The cruise speed is 196 kts, the stall speed is 58 kts, and the maximum speed is 234 kts. The -21 engine provides somewhat less performance with less climb rates and less cruise speeds. monitoring (ETM) system eliminates the need for a hot section The question is, How good? I remember my examiner asking during my PPL Practical Test (25 years ago? The aircraft is more capable than the M500, as the M600 has greater range and a slightly higher top speed. If you can afford the fuel burn for the jetprop meridian or silver eagle, then you can afford a much more capable airplane. As of September 2008, 233 JetPROP conversions had been delivered. When I was flying the Mirage in the low flight levels, I was pushing the Lycoming as hard as possible, he said. 0000001961 00000 n The Piper JetProp is a turbine engine conversion made for the Piper Malibu and the Malibu Mirage. 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] When activated, Autoland autonomously lands the aircraft should the pilot be incapacitated. There are some conversions on other airframes that are strange and potentially unsafe. [4] 404 aircraft with Continental TSIO-520 engines were built before this model was replaced in production by the PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage. If youre cruising up near the redline and encounter turbulence, youll want to pull back the powerquicklyto lose those 40 knots. 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. Why did he make the conversion? The aircraft is powered by a {Pratt & Whitney} PT6A-35 engine and has a range of 1,790 miles. A Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage JetProp DLX conversion, crashed while on approach to runway 08 at Goose Bay Airport (YYR/CYYR), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Piper has tried to play catch-up with the Meridian since the late 90s and arguably have been successful in doing so since there are more Meridians flying today (the newer Meridians are not bad airplanes!). The Dukes Janitrol 0000001168 00000 n pre-select, which Conrad recommends because of the high climb and the PT-6A-35s was straightforward. [25][26], Standard equipment on the Matrix includes a built-in oxygen system, Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit, S-Tec 55X autopilot and air conditioning.[26]. Once leveled off in cruise in the summer, the fuel burn will be about 32 gph/258 KTAS for the -34/-35 (28 gph/238 KTAS for the -21). The DL uses a PT6A-21 engine and burns about four gph less than the DLXs PT6A-35. Certification was achieved in September 2000 and deliveries began in November that year. RVSM limits the JetProp to altitudes of FL 280 and below. 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. In 1995, the pilot's windshield became a glass assembly (earlier it had been acrylic glass with a heat strip overlay). 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. The vacuum system operated the gyro/horizon on the left (the pilot's) side instrument panel and the directional indicator gyro on the right side instrument panel. Since the B36TC is an Andif you have any questions, please give me a call. Once torque had Casey Aviation Founder/Chief Pilot/DPE/CPIIMHG/ATP, Aircraft training, brokering, examination, & more, Beechcraft King Air 200 vs. Mitsubishi MU2. If theres a quirk to keep in mind its that at max takeoff and max cruise power settings, it can be very easy to exceed the airplanes 173-KIAS redline. 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Beyond Proficient: IFR Flight Planning Tools and Tips. The cost is US$409,900. 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. 1986 Piper. US$1.39 million. J,g]g+e/h_!_gCtO=0f)$P%cIi8Zdfc5&3j_8$7g. Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch found there had been operational irregularities and probable carbon monoxide poisoning of the pilot. 1974 to 1982. Conrad reduced the airspeed to 120 kt and extended flaps to full, All services strictly according, Moon Jet Group is pleased to present this 1981 Piper Cheyenne III for sale, available immediately and located in Europe. endstream endobj 67 0 obj 102 endobj 54 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 50 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 57 0 R /CS1 58 0 R >> /XObject << /Im0 63 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 64 0 R /GS1 65 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 56 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageC ] >> /Contents 59 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 /StructParents 0 >> endobj 55 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 891 /CapHeight 656 /Descent -216 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -568 -307 2028 1007 ] /FontName /EJHPJM+TimesNewRoman /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 94 /XHeight 0 /FontFile2 61 0 R >> endobj 56 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /TrueType /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 121 /Widths [ 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 333 333 0 0 250 333 250 0 500 500 500 0 500 500 500 500 0 0 278 0 0 0 0 0 0 722 667 667 722 611 556 0 0 333 389 0 611 889 722 722 556 0 667 556 611 722 722 0 722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 444 500 444 500 444 333 500 500 278 278 500 278 778 500 500 500 500 333 389 278 500 500 722 500 500 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /EJHPJM+TimesNewRoman /FontDescriptor 55 0 R >> endobj 57 0 obj [ /ICCBased 62 0 R ] endobj 58 0 obj /DeviceGray endobj 59 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 60 0 R >> stream I dont know of anyone who bought a JP and went back to a piston Malibu/Mirage because they didnt like it. pounds, the JetProp DLXs range at normal power is 1,000 nm and the Work on the PA-46 began in the late 1970s,[3] with a prototype (the PA-46-300T) first flying on November 30, 1979. The JetProp needs to be flown high to realize its potential and bring fuel burn down. It flight-tests a pair of 130kW (170hp) electric motors replacing the piston engine of a Piper Malibu Mirage in California. The company produces a selection of single- and twin-piston engine aircraft, and turboprops. (Meridian 40 gal/hr vs Jetprop 32 gal/hr) Next to this is the Piper Jetprop quieter than the Piper Meridian, both on the ground as in the air. For model-specific comparisons, check out AvBuyers Turboprop Comparison articles. Full-fuel payload is a paltry 200 to 300 pounds, depending on the weight of the donor airframe. [21], Starting in 2020, Piper will offer an emergency autoland system by Garmin, which initiates at the push of a button. Within ten seconds and 1,000 feet from our starting position, 23 1-3a Changed fuel information to require anti-icing additive. !! JetProp says about 20 percent of the conversions are DLs. Sorry no location available with such name. Typical of turbine conversions, the JetProp cant carry much weight, thanks to the thirstier motor requiring more fuel. The Meridian has a 500shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine, and a range of about 1,000nm and, since 2009, the aircraft has featured Garmin G1000 avionics. The M600 brings an upgraded avionics suite over the M500, with the aircraft equipped with the G3000 NG, making it the first single-engine turboprop to feature this touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck. 2020 Piper. [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). Pipers PA-46 Malibu/Mirage series of large piston singles burst onto the stage in 1984 and went on to become a major success. The Meridian therefore consumes more fuel than the Jetprop, especially at low altitude. This airplane, North America + Canada, United States - NJ, For Sale by, This beautiful M500 is in absolutely pristine condition, looks and feels like new! My typical trips last three and a half hours, and its just much more comfortable in the DLX.. The JetPROP DL & DLX is: The JetPROP is a Malibu/Mirage with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine engine and a Hartzell 4-blade reversible propeller. Setting aside the "my bladder only lasts for 1.5hrs" position (which is untenable for going anywhere, anyway, unless you like flying an ILS in OVC002 with a bursting bladder) this represents huge value because you can stop in . JetPROP, of course, points out its airplanes higher power rating, shorter takeoff and landing distances, seven-gph lower fuel burn in cruise, and slightly faster cruise speeds. If trips are short, fuel can be left behind to boost payload. aircraft accelerated to 175 KIAS, while climbing at 2,000 fpm. Start your free trial today! conversions include a new four-blade Hartzell reversing propeller, two Other stand-out features include the EXP interior and a five-year maintenance program, along with an extended warranty. KTAS on one engine. The DLXs price is US$50,000 more Plus, operating costs are lower since the -21 engine is so plentiful, easy to work on, and cheap to overhaul (just about every King Air C90 has two of them installed!). So, a pilot could have 110 gallons for cruise flight if completely full of fuel at takeoff and has great landing conditions. Powerplant | 560-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 Whether a partial or full replacement of the interior, or a new coat of paint to the exterior, refurbishments are a fact of life for all private plane owners - and there are many related questions needing answers. [1] Currently, Piper offers the M350, M500, and M600 in the PA-46 family.[2]. Jet Prop conversion with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engine. 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. Andto me this is a HUGE advantage over any piston-powered PA-46! batteries, a custom-made cowling, and more. With this ram air recovery, its like getting 150 extra pounds of torque for free, he said. Together with their 310-horsepower Continental TSIO-520 (in the Malibus)and, since 1989 when a switch was made to the 350-horsepower Lycoming TIO-540 (for the Mirage)the result was cruise speeds of 200-plus KTAS in the lower flight levels. Neither is density altitude. Conrad estimates that the companys latest endeavour will result in 200 control taxi speed is needed infrequently thanks to the propellers power. With full fuel and a payload of 356 After touching down, he applied The DL includes a new, 550-hp PT- Any lower ITT setting would have a lower fuel burn, but also a slower speed. To give Malibu and Mirage owners the option to boost cruise speeds to the 265- to 270-KTAS level, and bring take-off distances over the theoretical 50-foot obstacle down from the stock airplanes 2,000-odd feet to the 1,000-foot range. RESULTS: Higher critical altitude Lower fuel specifics 937 thermodynamic HP rating Up to 15 ktas increase Empty weights average in the 3,100-pound range. Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,000 ft 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. 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. Both conversions include a new four-blade Hartzell reversing propeller, two million. Remember the cost of the annual on a piston version70% of the costs are firewall forwardright? This translates into cheaper operating costs. If lighter or colder, the performance only goes up. 23 2-23 Added Placard information to require anti-icing additive. Major improvements over the Piper Meridian include a new Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, which features GFC 700 Autopilot capability and an enhanced automatic flight control system. 0000004126 00000 n owner chooses either PT-6A-21 or -35 engines. The wing spar was strengthened so that it could be shared with the Meridian, which also allowed a slight (10 . 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 . These airplanes had the sleek looks that their immediate predecessors, the PA-32 Saratogas, lacked in spades. [27], Matrix deliveries began in early 2008. JetProp. company is an FAA-approved parts manufacturer and makes components for 0000044555 00000 n It is possible for an engine to be Ng limited, but I have yet to see that in a Jetprop. C$430. Major options on the Matrix are a de-ice system, an "Enhanced Situational Awareness Package", speed brakes, an avionics package featuring the Avidyne TAS610 dual antenna traffic advisory system,[26] GWX-68 Weather Radar, and, beginning in 2010, the Garmin G1000 avionics system with twin 10" PFD's and a 15" MFD. The Turbine Air initially climbs at 0000002446 00000 n Our weight was about 5,200 pounds . - Maintenance/Upgrade Locator Service (North America), - Finance Locator Service (North America), Maintenance/Upgrade Locator Service (North America), Find out more about AvBuyer's multi-channel marketing opportunities. The DL includes a new, 550-hp PT- 6A-21 engine and costs US$459,900. Its NBAA Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) range is 1,484nmi (2,748km), up from 1,000nmi (1,852km) for the M500, and maximum cruise speed is 274kn (507km/h; 315mph), up from the M500's 260kn (480km/h; 300mph). Piper PA46-350 Malibu Jetprop DLX Rockwell Commander 690C Jetprop 840, msn 11681 N800JL, a 40-year-old Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise, accelerating down runway 33 at Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport in Markham, Ontario. 0000044633 00000 n After completing the aircraft checks and receiving Through 14,000 feet, Conrad lowered the nose somewhat and the 0000002485 00000 n With that power boost, the JetProp can comparatively leap off the runway and clear a 50-foot obstacle in about 1,200 feet at sea level. Piper PA-46 JetPROP DLX. The new Garmin system has envelope-protection and anti-hypoxia tools. The PT6 just does not need much maintenance. He Pete Bedell is a pilot for a major airline and co-owner of a Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Baron D55. The Piper M500 provides an excellent step-up aircraft for operators seeking an entry into turboprops operations. at 4,000 fpm. Well, the annual costs on a PT6 is normally minimal. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. 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. [6], The Continental TSIO-520-BE powered Malibu was discontinued in 1988 following a series of incidents and accidents attributed to engine failures. 0000001035 00000 n This may have been the first time I have used AvBuyer, however, it will not be the last, I am absolutely impressed by the customer service, the speed in which they got the ad posted, the responses I received, and the customer support I received. The truth is that the DLX and Meridian have similar specificationsspeed, range, and useful loads are similar, for examplebut the Meridians PT6A-42 engine (derated from 850 to 500 shp) burns slightly more fuel and has 170-gallon fuel tanks, compared to the DLXs 151-gallon fuel capacity. All three records were set by Steve Stout in his 1986 Malibu N9114B. clearance to take off, Conrad taxied N626N onto the runway, momentarily 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. [34] Hull losses represent 9% of the 1177 PA-46s produced from 2002 through 2017. To date, 180 PA-46s have been Unlike the Meridian, the JetProp keeps the Malibu/Mirages handy nose baggage compartment. Theres some good reasons to buy a Meridian over a Jetprop, but for this post Im focusing on the Jetprop. Only one owner, only Part 91 flights. Its latest project, and the answer to the Price: N/A Offered By: Mead Aircraft Sales : Registration: N788M . Fans of turboprops know Darwin Conrad as the engineer responsible for creating the Malibu Jetprop. Butand this is a big butit is much less desirable in the marketplace. A reliable, fast, and construction, and a striking appearance. 30,000 and 27,000 feet; twin- and single-engine rate of climb 4,000+ Heading west toward Felts Field, Conrad put 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. One of the occupants later died of his injuries. Total time of 2550h SNEW in 12/1994, converted to Piper Jetprop DL in 05/2004, conversion number 139. I recommend a piston PA-46 receive an oil change every 35 hours or lessonly because a mechanic needs to look under the cowl that often because something willbe wrong or something is about to go wrong. rose to 630F, well below the maximum of 850F. No wind, standard day gross weight takeoff is achieved in 1,087ft (331m) and landing in 1,020ft (311m). 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