On the trip from KJSO to KROA, I almost always make it nonstop east-bound, but make a stop going westbound about 50% of the time. The basic JetProp DLX Operating Handbook issued Jul 30, 1998. Both because of the 560-hp PT- 6A-35 (de-rated from 750 hp). You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. Single engine general aviation aircraft family, "PA-46" redirects here. Empty weights average in the 3,100-pound range. [20], Between June 2016 and March 2018, 50 have been delivered, mostly in the U.S. and mostly are owner-flown. He Anything less than $600k, go back to the piston world (Malibu/Mirage/Matrix) and save your chips. Lise Margin and her team are great to work with and always there when we need them. 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 JetPROP DLX is an aermarket turbine engine conversion for the PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage. 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. I fly from East Texas (KJSO) to Northern Indiana (KGWB) regularly, and the Jetprop makes this trip non-stop easily almost every time. costing $1.15 per litre, the aircrafts direct hourly operating cost is construction, and a striking appearance. Engineerings first modifications involved installing a more powerful Two variants of the PA-46 turbine conversion The Bonanza Jetprop sees similar increase in performance ie. According to Piper, the M600 has a maximum range of 1,658 nautical miles, while the Piper Meridian and M500 have top ranges of 1,000nm. Since the B36TC is an The Jetprop also has loads more range - something like 1500nm to zero fuel, IIRC from looking into it a while ago. Fans of turboprops know Darwin Conrad as the engineer responsible for creating the Malibu Jetprop. Flight time is only 730 hours! With over 25 years of trading, AvBuyer is the primary marketplace for turboprops offering the best new and pre-owned turboprops for sale. 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. My best friend has owned and been flying one for 10 years. Malibu. 0000002485 00000 n Piper Jetprop DLX Technical Specifications Exterior Exterior Height: 11 ft 3 in Wing Span: 43 ft Length: 30 ft 1 in Interior Cabin Length: 12 ft 3 In Occupancy Crew: 1 Passengers: 5 Operating Weights Max T/O Weight: 4300 Lb Max Landing Weight: 4100 Lb Empty Weight: 2950 Lb Fuel Capacity: 151 gal Lb Payload Useful: 1358 Lb Max Payload: 356 Lb Range Its purpose is to maintain a safe, stable flight condition in the case of pilot disorientation or incapacitation. 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 . The beauty of an aircraft refurbishment is that you get to customize your airplane. It is fast, cheaper to operate, has a slightly higher range, and can be bought nearly $100k less than a -34/-35. converted, including two from Canada. Conversion is a good time to consider upgrading avionics, interior, or paint. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. connectors. One of the occupants later died of his injuries. Sierra Vista Elementary Mrs. Ayala-August 2015. [17], In 2015, Piper introduced the M600, as an upgrade to the M500. The aircraft is powered by a single engine and has the capacity for one pilot and five passengers. The pilot retards the lever with the &6E'dtU7()euFVfvGWgw8HXhx9IYiy*:JZjz ? 1997 PIPER JETPROP Turboprop Aircraft Price: AUD $1,738,178 ( Price entered as: USD $1,175,000) Financial Calculator Aircraft Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA Serial Number: 4636067 Registration #: N67VK Total Time: 2,415 Avionics/Radios: Autopilot: King KFC 150 including yaw damper and PFD: Garmin Dual Garmin TXI with Charts, Traffic. Therell always be a market for these airplanes, but the numbers are lower. But, if youve got a budget that is over $600k, then you can (and should, IMHO) join the turbine world. The aircraft is powered by a {Pratt & Whitney} PT6A-35 engine and has a range of 1,790 miles. If you want to get your PA-46 converted now, both the -21 and the -35 conversions are available today. A lower cost JetPROP DL version became available in October 2003 utilizing the P&W PT6A-21. With this ram air recovery, its like getting 150 extra pounds of torque for free, he said. Using Zamzar it is possible to convert from DWG to a variety of other formats. [18] It has anti-hypoxia tools like in the M350. In 1996, numerous switches were moved to an overhead console. 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. 0000001394 00000 n For a 1,000nmi (1,900km) trip, block fuel is 985lb (447kg) at 233kn (432km/h) block speed, while its maximum cruise speed is 260kn (480km/h). 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. 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. So, lets contrast the Jetprop to any piston PA-46. Various changes have occurred over the model years. JetPROP DLX conversion. KTAS on one engine. For the Royal Turbine conversion, a B60 Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,000 ft At altitude, the DLX can cruise at 260 KTAS at FL270 on about 31 gph or just more than 200 pounds per hour. Vmc and Vso 95 and 73 kt. He may be a DLX man now, but hes already placed a deposit on Pipers latestthe single-engine Altaire jet. 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. 0000001373 00000 n fpm. The DLX conversion removes the factory piston engine & replaces it with a 560 shaft horse power Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turbine engine. pre-select, which Conrad recommends because of the high climb and With the PT6 up front these things fly at VNE (never exceed speed) all the time. Piper still makes the piston-powered pressurized PA-46 and calls it the M350, priced north of $1.1 million. Although Oliphant would never go back to a straight Mirage, he still retains a Piper loyalty. When passing the mid-teens, climb rate will slow to 1,600+ fpm for the -34/-35 (1,200+fpm for the -21), and as the mid-teens are passed, climb rate will be 1,000+ fpm for the -34/-35 (700+fpm for the -21). The conversion value is in excess of USD 600k! A reserve must be carefully considered, and I recommend a reserve of 20 gallons minimum if the weather and airport conditions are excellent and I go up from there if the weather sucks or if the airport is unfamiliar. Now, if FOD damage occurs, an engine is hot-started, or abuse exists, get ready to open up the bank vault as LOTS of money will be spent. [15] The M600 has 600hp (447kW) and a price tag of $2.82 million. Once started, the taxi is normal. (B36TC). Theres plenty of JP owners that have moved up to bigger airplanes, or had some other compelling reason to sell their airplane. 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! 23 3-17 Clarified Emergency gear extension by serial number. attaches to the pilots headset as part of the oxygen delivery system. heater is modified to burn jet fuel, and annunciators, engine switches D-EXRE. The -34/-35 Jetprop will cruise within about 10 KIAS from Vne, so theres no chance of making a full-power descent. 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The Meridian has a comfortable main cabin in a club-four layout, accessed through a rear air-stair door.Piper M Class. You've disabled cookies in your web browser. But, if you can stomach this caution, I personally think the -21 JPs are the hidden secret of the JP world. 3,000 fpm, has a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet, and consumes 29 gph [1] Currently, Piper offers the M350, M500, and M600 in the PA-46 family.[2]. Convert from DWG. 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[24], In October 2007 Piper announced the Matrix, an unpressurized version of the Mirage. It offers nearly the range of the TBM 900 for much less cost, and can operate from shorter runways than very light jets like the Eclipse 500 or the Citation Mustang. Additional information is available in this. 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 Piper PA-46 Malibu and Matrix, now known as the M-Class, are a family of American light aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida. DL and DLX are Roman numerals for 550 and 560, the shaft horsepower created by the conversions Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines. So, a pilot could have 110 gallons for cruise flight if completely full of fuel at takeoff and has great landing conditions. Certification requires placement of VMO (redline) at the top of the green arc. Through 14,000 feet, Conrad lowered the nose somewhat and the 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. with the A60 coming out in 1970 and the improved B60 being built from 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. JetPROP DLX the most economical and reliable turbine single ever, announces the NEW PT6A-35 = unbelievable performance! The M500's fuel tanks can carry 170USgal (644L) and its Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine burns 37USgal/h (140L/h). Canadians wanting their B60, B36TC, 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?). In 1995, the pilot's windshield became a glass assembly (earlier it had been acrylic glass with a heat strip overlay). Rocket Engineering has developed a great turboprop with the Piper Meridian JetPROP conversion, which is a blast to fly. ADDITIONAL INFO. The earliest Jetprops had a PT6-21 engine, soon a -34 conversion was offered, and now most are -35 conversions. Height | 11 ft 3 in 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. will require Transport Canada approval of the relevant Supplemental A much older 1980-model Piper Cheyenne costs $360k. The engines have a TBO of Once torque had The cruise speed is 196 kts, the stall speed is 58 kts, and the maximum speed is 234 kts. beta range. . 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. 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. Butand this is a big butit is much less desirable in the marketplace. The Piper Meridian, which was certified in 2000, is a single-engine turboprop variant of the earlier Piper Malibu. 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. [22] Piper calls the technology "HALO". The PA-46 line of aircraft, as of 2015, is now referred to as the Piper M-Class. %PDF-1.4 % The standard conversion includes a 26.8-gallon fuel tank in the baggage compartment on top of the standard 90 gallons in the wings, giving 116.8 gallons of fuel. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 5 million screened photos online! It is a "tried and true" conversion with no skeletons. The type was announced in November 1982, apparently to compete with Cessna's newest creation of the era, the P210 Centurion. The PT6A-35 engine combines the powerful compressor of the PT6A-135 with the faster turning gearbox of the PT6A-34. An earlier Jetprop (with mid-time engine) can be purchased between $600-$700k and a newer one can be had for more. Heres a riddle: Whats new and old (but still in good shape), covers Full fuel is 151 gallons (1,021 pounds) or about three hours worth with reserves. The new aircraft was introduced in October 2003. the PT-6A-35s was straightforward. As of September 2008, 233 JetPROP conversions had been delivered. 3,000 fpm and cruises at 248 knots (DL) and 260 knots (DLX) at normal 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. Climb rates in a lightlyloaded Royal Turbine have been as Production of the Malibu Mirage commenced in October 1988 for the 1989 model year. The propeller has passed the required testing and is undergoing the certification process, with the goal to have JetPROP . The big savings are in the maintenance arena. [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). But, the Jetprop has a loyal tribe of followers and are still selling conversions at a good rate. US$907,000 respectively, and includes new four-blade, Hartzell Powerplant | 560-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 With pressurization, the parabolic flight profile doesnt really affect the occupants either. 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. The fuel burn in $/hr for a Meridian or Silver Eagle isn't much different than on the 310, and $/mile would probably end up better, looking strictly at fuel. 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 . monitoring (ETM) system eliminates the need for a hot section The DLX also uses an engine air inlet designed to maximize ram air recovery. The M500 also has ADS-B, but no FADEC. Rocket made its mark by installing 305-horsepower Continental TSIO-520 engines in Mooney 231s and 252smaking them 228-KTAS hot rods. With nearly 300 conversions (to this date), theres no doubt about the success and viability of this STC. PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-34 Rocket Engineering DLX Conversion Dallas Airmotive Hot Section 2,198 . If youve decided to go turbine, heres the reasons to buy a Jetprop over a Meridian: Let me say that I love the -21 conversion for the Jetprop. . pounds, the JetProp DLXs range at normal power is 1,000 nm and the [21], Starting in 2020, Piper will offer an emergency autoland system by Garmin, which initiates at the push of a button. 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. 0000001961 00000 n Its the takeoff and climb phases that leave a little to be desired. Seats | 6 are offered: the JetProp DL and DLX. 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. and N626N used about 900 feet to land. current fuel price, the direct hourly operating cost is approximately And (arguably)the performance can be a little anemic on the Malibu or Mirage. The Turbine Air initially climbs at At FL270, a Royal Turbine with -35 engines 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. owner chooses either PT-6A-21 or -35 engines. [6], The Continental TSIO-520-BE powered Malibu was discontinued in 1988 following a series of incidents and accidents attributed to engine failures. Piper also says that it hasnt evaluated or tested the DLX. 0000034989 00000 n Four blade Hartzell HC-E4N-3N propeller installed with 870h SNEW in 05/2004 and 345h SOH in 06/2012. we were airborne. piston engine in the Mooney 201 and 231 (206 aircraft were modified). 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). 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aircraft Maintenance: Digging deep for a poisonous gas leak, News From HQ: Spring Into the Flying Season. inertial ice separators and other components are included in the The Matrix's powerplant is a turbocharged Lycoming TI0-540-AE2A producing 350hp (260kW). All services strictly according, Moon Jet Group is pleased to present this 1981 Piper Cheyenne III for sale, available immediately and located in Europe. Deliveries started two months later. freecad base feature which value is calculated when the formula average g2 jupiter in virgo celebrities deccan delight addon aircraft accelerated to 175 KIAS, while climbing at 2,000 fpm. SPEC SHEET JetProp DLX Conversion price $529,000-$599,900 Powerplant | 560-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 Length | 30 ft 1 in Height | 11 ft 3 in Wingspan | 43 ft Seats | 6 Max takeoff weight | 4,340 lb Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,200 ft Max cruise speed | 250-260 kt Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,000 ft Range | 1,000 nm gF/(+GaKo$qneLWDrQ#;5\S(\$q'4Q,85`-8;S(=Z"WSBOV*FM)4,?B],R endstream endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /XObject /Subtype /Image /Width 563 /Height 456 /BitsPerComponent 8 /ColorSpace 36 0 R /Intent /RelativeColorimetric /Length 59065 /Filter /DCTDecode >> stream In the winter, add about 7KTAS to the cruise with the fuel burn remaining the same. Keep a lookout for future posts about the Jetprop. Piper responds that the Meridian has undergone an extensive FAA certification program, while the DLX is a heavily STCed airplane. Weather about the time of the accident (1402Z): Reports say that the aircraft high as 5,800 fpm! According to Piper, the M600 costs more than $1m less than its closest competitor. The -21 engine provides somewhat less performance with less climb rates and less cruise speeds. Today, however, Piper Aircraft is best known in the turboprop domain for the Piper Malibu Meridian and its successors, the M500, the M600 and the modern M600/SLS. . PbLSZTLEE(8E@'*1mg_*eTnN*;*'V3+gm-EEetX%;Bo$ur2ss*N`.-!.kG_q6GDD' N626Ns avionics included an altitude Thats the best word for these guys. (7Boo^^S:71(MN]ZQX/+Cbu.lK"p74pe1T%s.DY%&\1TdJhr54.M9au6>79n6`Q:4 Theres some good reasons to buy a Meridian over a Jetprop, but for this post Im focusing on the Jetprop. 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. In 1999, the Mirage gained the strengthened wing designed for the turboprop Meridian. Cruises FL230 with 205KTAS using 22GAL/h. JetPROP DLX converted Piper Malibu in 2000. burns 31 gph and the DLX, 34 gph. The JetPROP is an aftermarket turbine engine conversion for the PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage offered by Rocket Engineering of Spokane, WA. This translates into cheaper operating costs. Malibu/Mirage (PA-46), a pressurized, single pistonengine airplane. engine reliability. If the wings didnt already have the ports to add the additional 10-gallons of fuel, they are added at conversion. There, $580,000 buys a JetPROP DLX conversion that involves replacing the stock piston engine with a new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turbine. 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