Did you replace the O2 generators or just supplement them? Quick donning mask or conventional? Asking because I looked the idea. Also, is there anything for passengers too?

Thanks. I ended up digging up a POH for a Mirage and saw it was optional. I think I’d be adding an Aerox setup if I found a plane without.

What type of fuel burn do you typically budget from sea level to Top of Climb?

19 Gallons to SL-23k feet in a Malibu 520 at medium weights.
Kevin

For those that fly these regularly, is there a particular performance profile in FF that you find accurate?

I had a 1985 Malibu from 1990 till 1998 and it was a nightmare,on almost every flight there were at least 2 squalks and I then sold it and purchased a 1984 P58 Baron that was fantastic for another 8 years,then I quit flying for 8 years and now I have been flying for 3 years and I am considering the purchase of a M350,what is the opinion of the brain trust on BT about that?

I like the Lycoming, and the M350 is a more mature frame than the Malibu. In fact there are almost no interchangeable parts between a Malibu and an M350, so other than the type certificate shares little commonality. I would go with a reputable PA46 shop, and the maintenance is par with any complex flight level aircraft. If you want to go for a new one, apparently Piper is covering all inspections, maintenance, training and fuel for 3 years. 3 for free or something like that. Sounds pretty predictable.

I like the Lycoming, and the M350 is a more mature frame than the Malibu. In fact there are almost no interchangeable parts between a Malibu and an M350, so other than the type certificate shares little commonality. I would go with a reputable PA46 shop, and the maintenance is par with any complex flight level aircraft. If you want to go for a new one, apparently Piper is covering all inspections, maintenance, training and fuel for 3 years. 3 for free or something like that. Sounds pretty predictable.

Thanks Charles for the reply,I am looking at log books and I have seen some owners are not very diligent at having the oil changed and they are going over 50 hours and that concerns me very much,also what compression number is considered a problem in the Lycoming 540.

Had a look at the offer, which IS very interesting, and would just point out that it covers 3 years' "Inspections" and consumables, NOT any replacement parts or such.

Had a look at the offer, which IS very interesting, and would just point out that it covers 3 years' "Inspections" and consumables, NOT any replacement parts or such.

I own a 1995 mirage. Love the plane. Pressurization is game changing as is flying up to FL230 in total comfort. I highly highly recommend it. 190-205ktas. Can’t beat it for a piston if it meets your mission. I don’t understand why they still make the matrix.

Val

In regards to transitioning into a PA46, I read an article by Joe Casey in which he said he felt a pilot needs about 1000 hours to safely transition. If one has say 1-200 hours of time in a Bo, Saratoga or similar 6 place turbo plane do you owners feel it that is realistic for moving into a Malibu? What is a current owner consensus on experience needed?

Nick, everyone is different. But... I got my a36 bonanza when I had 105 hours As a private pilot. I used the bonanza to get my instrument rating and flew it until I had about 350 hours. Then I transitioned to the mirage. Super easy transition and I used David McVinney in Albuquerque for transition training. I flew with David until we both felt I would be fine in the plane (20 hours?). Then I flew it home. Make yourself some personal minimums and enjoy the plane!

Nick, I agree with Val. I transitioned from my A36 with less than 1000 hours. The PA-46 is an amazing platform if you have the mission for it. Just sold mine after two years and can confirm they perform as advertised. I used Hank Gibson (highly recommend) based in Texas, but he'll come to you for my PA-46 training.