UNCOMMON
PIPI
Piper PA-31T Cheyenne
The Malibu
“A cabin-class single that thinks it's a twin.”
Piper · private
Length
36 ft 8 in
Wingspan
42 ft 8 in
Max speed
270 kts
Range
1,250 nmi
Ceiling
29,000 ft
Engines
2x PT6A-28 turboprop
Crew
1
Max passengers
9
Typical config
6 (executive)
Built
1200+
The Piper PA-46 Malibu put a pressurized cabin on a single-engine piston airframe — something everyone said couldn't be done. It launched a dynasty: Mirage, Meridian, M350, M500, M600. The original that proved small planes could fly high and comfortable.
Fun fact
The Malibu was the first pressurized piston single ever certified — pilots called it 'the poor man's jet.'
How to spot one
Low-wing Piper with turboprop engines. T-tail. Pressurized cabin. The turboprop Navajo upgrade.
Crews call it
The Cheyenne
Sounds like
Twin PT6A — familiar turboprop whistle in a Piper airframe
Related
One might be overhead right now.
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