Piper Malibu JetProp Aircraft in California

California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.

1 used Piper Malibu JetProp aircraft for sale in California · from $753K · updated 20 hours ago

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About the Piper Malibu JetProp

The Malibu JetProp DLX is a piston PA-46 Malibu or Mirage converted to turboprop power under a supplemental type certificate — a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turbine (PT6A-34/-35) replacing the original reciprocating engine. The conversion transforms takeoff, climb and high-altitude performance, lifting cruise to roughly 260-270 knots while keeping the familiar pressurised PA-46 cabin, and it remains a popular, lower-cost route into single-engine turbine ownership versus a factory Meridian.

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Piper Malibu JetProp Specifications

Model spec

Piper has not yet published final specifications for the Malibu JetProp. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

1 Piper Malibu JetProp For Sale

There are currently 1 used Piper Malibu JetProp for sale, ranging from $753,000 to $753,000, with a median asking price of $753,000.

$753,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,463
Location Costa Mesa, CA
Listed 1mo ago

Compare Piper Malibu JetProp

See how the Piper Malibu JetProp stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper Malibu JetProp Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Malibu JetProp cost? Used Malibu JetProp prices: from $753K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.

Piper Malibu JetProp Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper Malibu JetProp Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$4489K $2416K $343K
$343K
$465K
$544K
$537K
$659K
$1190K
$992K
$1225K
$1330K
$1185K
$649K
$1095K
$757K
$795K
$880K
$1825K
$900K
$1925K
$985K
$2375K
$1019K
$2124K
$2174K
$1550K
$2613K
$2736K
$4489K
$4414K
’90
’96
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’04
’06
’08
’10
’12
’14
’16
’19
’21
’23
’25

Lowest around $343,046 (1990 models) · highest around $4,489,000 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying a Used Piper Malibu JetProp

Buying a Piper Malibu JetProp centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.

What to check before buying

  • Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
  • Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
  • Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
  • Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
  • Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Malibu JetProp

What is a Piper Malibu JetProp?
It is a piston PA-46 Malibu or Mirage converted to a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop under a supplemental type certificate (the JetProp DLX). The conversion replaces the original piston engine with a turbine, dramatically improving climb, hot-and-high performance and cruise speed while retaining the pressurised cabin.
How does a JetProp compare with a factory Piper Meridian?
Both are PA-46 PT6A turboprops with similar cruise speeds, but the JetProp is a conversion of an existing piston airframe rather than a factory turboprop. JetProps typically cost less to buy and can be lighter, while the factory Meridian/M500 offers original turbine certification and more integrated avionics. Many buyers cross-shop the two.
What should I check when buying a JetProp conversion?
Verify the conversion's supplemental type certificate paperwork and which PT6A variant is installed (PT6A-34 or -35), then focus on PT6A engine status — hours since overhaul, hot-section history and any engine program. As with any PA-46, confirm pressurisation integrity, avionics, corrosion and complete logbooks for both the airframe and the turbine.

Piper Malibu JetProp Inventory by Country

United States179
Germany15
United Kingdom10
TX10
Canada10
Switzerland8

Piper Malibu JetProp Inventory by State

Texas26
Florida26
Kansas22
California7
Iowa7
Maryland6
Arizona5
Nevada5
Indiana5
Arkansas4
Missouri4
South Carolina4

Piper Malibu JetProp by Price

Under $300k2
Under $500k26

Piper Malibu JetProp by Decade

1980s1

Recently Sold Piper Malibu JetProp

2012 Matrix$729,000
2014 Matrix$849,000
2017 M350$995,000
2024 M350$1,900,000
2019 M350$1,290,000
2021 M350$1,630,000

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Piper Malibu JetProp Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Malibu JetProp. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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