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2006 Piper Mirage PA46

Piper PA-46 Malibu Mirage · Performance Data

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Overview

This document provides performance specifications for the Piper PA-46 Mirage, a six-seat, low-wing aircraft powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine. It details the aircraft's engine specifications, weight limits, dimensions, and performance metrics, making it a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The document outlines critical performance data such as cruise speeds, fuel consumption rates, and takeoff and landing distances, which are essential for flight planning and operational safety. This information is particularly useful for pilots operating in various conditions and helps ensure compliance with performance limitations.

  • Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A, 350 HP
  • Max ramp weight: 4358 lbs
  • Cruise speed at 75% power: 213 knots
  • Max operating altitude: 25,000 ft
  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle: 2090 ft
  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle: 1965 ft
  • Useful fuel capacity: 120 gallons

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Type
Performance Data
Year
2006
Pages
2
File size
22 KB
Publisher
airmart.com
Documentation completeness
2/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-46 Malibu Mirage.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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Specifications

The specifications section details the engine type, horsepower ratings, and fuel requirements for the Piper PA-46 Mirage. It lists the Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine with a takeoff horsepower of 350 and a total time before overhaul (TBO) of 2000 hours. The aircraft uses 100/100LL fuel and features a Hartzell three-blade constant speed propeller. Weight specifications include a maximum ramp weight of 4358 lbs, a gross weight of 4340 lbs, and an empty weight of 3121 lbs, providing a useful load of 1237 lbs.

Performance

The performance section outlines critical flight metrics for the Piper PA-46 Mirage. At 75% power, the cruise speed is 213 knots with a fuel consumption of 20 gallons per hour. The aircraft can achieve a maximum operating altitude of 25,000 feet and a best rate of climb at sea level of 1220 feet per minute. Takeoff distances are specified as 1090 feet for ground roll and 2090 feet over a 50-foot obstacle, while landing distances are 1065 feet for ground roll and 1965 feet over a 50-foot obstacle.

Full document text

2006 Piper Mirage PA46 SPECIFICATIONS Engine make/model: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A Horsepower @ altitude: 350@SL to 18,000 ft. Horsepower on takeoff: 350 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type: Hartzell three-blade CS Landing gear type: Tri./Retr. Max ramp weight (lbs.): 4358 Gross weight (lbs.): 4340 Landing weight (lbs.): 4123 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 3121 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1237 Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 517 Useful fuel (gals.): 120 Oil capacity (qts.): 12 Wingspan: 43 ft. Overall length: 28 ft. 10 in. Height: 11 ft. 4 in. Wing area (sq. ft.): 175 Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 24.8 Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.4 Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6 Seating capacity: 6 Cabin doors: 1 Cabin width (in.): 50 Cabin height (in.): 45 PERFORMANCE Cruise speed (kts.): 75% power: 213 65% power: 205* Fuel consumption (gph): 75% power: 20 65% power: 18 Vso (kts.): 58 Max operating altitude (ft.): 25,000 Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1220 Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1090 Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 2090 Landing ground roll (ft.): 1065 Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1965 *estimated Source: Jane's All The World's Aircraft; http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/2006-piper-mirage- pa46/#.Wim1KFNryiM