Piper 1998 PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 1998 Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, a 5-seat aircraft.
It is powered by a 350 hp Lycoming TIO-540AE2A engine, has a gross weight of 4300 lbs, and a useful load of 1252 lbs with 120 gallons of fuel.
Key performance metrics include cruise speeds of 215-225 knots, a maximum range of 990-1056 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 25,000 ft.
The aircraft boasts a best rate of climb of 1218 fpm, with takeoff and landing ground rolls of 1530 ft and 1018 ft, respectively.

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Piper 1998 PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage

Engine make/model:

Lyc. TIO-540AE2A

Horsepower:

350

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

4300

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

3048

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1252

Fuel (gals.):

120

Wingspan:

43 ft.

Overall length:

28 ft. 7 in.

Height:

11 ft. 6 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

175

Seating capacity:

5

Cabin width (in.):

50

Cabin height (in.):

47

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

225

65% power:

215

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

990

65% power:

1056

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

20

65% power:

18

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs. 30 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

60

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1218

Service ceiling (ft.):

25,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1530

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1018