Ask Question Asked 3 years, 6 months ago. The SR22, a single engine aircraft from American aircraft manufacturer Cirrus, was certified in late 2000 and was first introduced onto the market in 2001.
The maximum range for SR22T under the same conditions described above is 934 NM. Viewed 10k times 15. Also, if you are a first time client, the differences between the two can be nearly impossible to spot. ©2017 BY ALDEBARAN AVIATION. Simply put, there are other single-engine pressurized piston airplanes, but none that have the excellent pressurization, greater than 1,000 nm range capability, FIKI operations, cabin-class passenger comfort and flight control harmony that makes the piston PA46 a solid IFR platform. Aircraft; Piper - M350 details; Piper - M350 Details. The maximum range at 75% power, with 92 gallons of fuel and carrying a weight of 3,400 lbs is 804 NM for the SR22, which is a good range for moving from city to city in the United States. We will also see how the purchase price of the two aircraft compare. 2017 Piper M350 , One owner since new always Piper maintained, Warranty remaining thru Oct. 22, 2020, No Damage History, shows as near new. A nice Malibu with all of the upgrades will fetch well over $400,000, and there’ll be a long line of buyers ready to gobble it up. Piston Power Series: Piper Malibu vs. Piper Mirage. Yes, there is the Cirrus SR22 series and the Beechcraft Bonanza (both unpressurized), and the Cessna P210 (less-than-desirable pressurization), but there is no competitor that offers as complete of a package as the PA46. The PIPER M350, manufactured from 2015-Present, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 5 passengers. All of the quality control issues of the 1980s are gone in today’s Continental engines. The suggested setting for Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) in the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) is to “lean to peak,” which produces a fuel flow of about 19 gph. Range Map. I think the piston versions of the PA46 are some of the sweetest airplanes on the planet. Joe Casey is an FAA-DPE and an ATP, CFI, CFII (A/H), MEI, CFIG, CFIH, as well as a retired U.S. Army UH60 standardization instructor/examiner. As time progressed, Piper wanted to make the Malibu better and some upgrades came along. Price $1,047,000 Contact Cody Ramsey at 928-775-3832. While there are a lot similarities between the two, there are also many differences. Chicago to Salt Lake City 1,085 nautical miles. The dimensions of the aircraft are also identical: the wingspan is 38 ft 4 in, the length is 26 ft, the height is 8 ft 11 in, the cabin width is 49 in, and the cabin height is 50 in. So, in 1989 the Malibu Mirage entered the marketplace with the Lycoming 350 HP engine, a newly styled interior, a heated windshield (as opposed to the hot plate found on the Malibu), and a lot of hope that sales would increase. If you like incredible range, cheap operation and low acquisition costs, look no further than the Malibu. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. The SR22 has an engine horsepower of 310 while the SR22T has the greater horsepower of 315. The PIPER M350 has a 2,900' balanced field length and 3,300' landing distance. The FAA heralded the PA46 as a great airplane, worthy of certification, lifted the onerous AD, and declared that lack of proper training was the real culprit in the rash of accidents that plagued the fleet. They fit a nice niche between the unpressurized semi-cross country piston airplanes and the pressurized “big airplanes” that are sometimes multi-engine and often turbines – but that always come with a hefty operating price tag. PROUDLY CREATED WITH WIX.COM, Cirrus SR22T vs Cirrus SR22 - Aircraft comparison, Cirrus SR22T avionics - Cirrus Perspective, Cirrus SR22T & Cirrus SR22 Maximum Cruise Speed, Engine horsepower Cirrus SR22T & Cirrus SR22, Cirrus SR22T % Cirrus SR22 Purchase Price. 1343 nm . Today, with the addition of the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Piper renamed the Mirage the “M350,” and it is a fabulous airplane. They are getting older and some airframes lacked proper maintenance over the years. The Mirage engine had huge crankshaft troubles in the early 1990s. If your airplane has the optional STC to add 20 additional gallons of fuel, you can go even further and give your posterior chain a real test. Unsave Save. The range is never an issue with the Malibu, so you’ll rarely tell the line guy to top it off as you do with most other airplanes. This is basically a split and folding seating arrangement in the back of the aircraft. PilotTube: Owner-pilots invite viewers into the cockpit. Piper’s mentality toward owner support has changed over the years, and it is far better today than ever before. A common safety feature that the SR22 and SR22T share is the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), which is a parachute designed to land the whole plane safely in any kind of accident. Pricing Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned PIPER M350 is $1,185,000.00. It has a total baggage capacity of 33.00 ft^3; 20.00 ft^3 being internal and 13.00 ft^3 being external. In this post, we will explore the similarities and (more importantly) the differences between the two. The only way to decrease the excess TIT is to lower the power (at the sacrifice of speed) or enrichen the mixture and cruise (at normal cruise power setting) with a fuel flow of 21 to 22 gph. This yields $24,825 per year, or $331/hr for all expenses, except depreciation of the $77k investment. Pricing This is one of my favorite engines because it can be flown lean of peak, which allows for super efficient operations. The PIPER M350 has a 2,900' balanced field length and 3,300' landing distance. The two aircraft also have USB power ports and similar landing gears.
With piston versions continuing to roll off the assembly line, parts availability and support are good. But, this creates a TIT that is far too high to ensure engine longevity.
Even at normal cruise power, the Malibu can fly for over seven hours (1,400-plus nm), but if you pull the power back to economy cruise, you can fly for nearly nine hours and go over 1,500 nm. There are usually plenty of them available in the marketplace. Fortunately, the investigation results declared the PA46 innocent. The PA46 is in a niche by itself, and this has placed Piper in the envious spot of having no true competitors. It is going to require more fuel to keep it aloft than a Malibu, but fuel is the cheap part of owning any airplane. This variation of the SR22 boasted a turbocharged engine that was absent in the original version. The piston PA46, whether Malibu or Mirage, is an excellent airplane for the owner that wants long-range, all-weather, IFR capability.
Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Piper - M350 Details. The SR22 has a max cruise speed of 183 KTAS (knots true airspeed), while the SR22T will have a faster max cruise speed of 213 KTAS. My point in all of this discussion? This means the SR22T will give you more of a kick when you’re up in the air. An airworthiness directive (AD) was issued by the FAA that seriously restricted the PA46 from flying its intended mission, effectively grounding the fleet. I am in the same situation right now considering a Piper Saratoga vs Cirrus SR-20/22. My Saved Listings Updated: Mon, Oct 12, 2020 11:02 AM. This difference in useful load is because the SR22T has a higher base weight than its former. Many simply closed their doors. Specifications Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Created by a brilliant design team led by Jim Griswold and included present PA46 instructor and aerodynamicist John Mariani, this team dreamt big, producing a clean-sheet airplane that continues to stand the test of time. So, despite the increase in 40 HP, the Mirage is no faster than the Malibu and climbs no better than a Malibu – it only burns more fuel. 3 $\begingroup$ Here is my scenario. And those numbers are not inflated. The rest of the prices for the SR22T were 585,000 (2013), 630,000 (2014), 675,000 (2015), 720,000 (2016).
Insurance Operating Costs Financing. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. This is no surprise as the SR22T has a superior engine to the SR22. So, which PA46 should you consider buying/operating? M350. In every year after that, the SR22T was always more expensive. Both are smooth running, powerful and incredibly efficient engines. Contact Joe at joe@flycasey.com or 903.721.9549. So while the aircraft are virtually identical, the SR22T will let you move at faster speeds. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the PIPER M350 has total variable costs of $121,500.00, total fixed costs of $72,950.00, and an annual budget of $194,450.00. I regularly see that kind of performance on every Malibu I fly. The takeoff ground roll is how much the aircraft has to roll before becoming airborne. In 1986, a new hydraulic system was installed. EDITORIAL OFFICE • 2779 Aero Park Drive • Traverse City, MI 49686