The Piper M350 is the top of the piston PA-46 line — a pressurized, cabin-class single that flies in the flight levels at turboprop-like comfort on piston economics.
Key takeaways
- Cabin-class piston: pressurized, flight-level capable.
- Turboprop-like comfort on piston economics.
- Performance insurance and training apply.
About the Piper M350
The M350 is the current evolution of the Malibu Mirage, with a turbocharged Lycoming and a pressurized cabin, cruising around 210 knots. It's a fast, complex single that expects transition training. Turbo and pressurization systems and engine time drive value; a PA-46-experienced pre-buy is essential.
| Specification | Piper M350 |
|---|---|
| Type | Pressurized piston single |
| Engine | Lycoming TIO-540 (~350 hp) |
| Cruise | ~210 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$700,000–$1.5M. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Piper M350 Right for You?
The Piper M350 suits owners who want speed and capability in a single, and who are ready for the training, insurance, and cost that higher performance brings. It rewards a proficient, current pilot. If you're newer, plan for transition training — it helps both safety and insurance.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: higher — a bigger engine burns more.
- Insurance: performance-priced; transition training and time-in-type matter.
- Systems: budget for retractable gear, turbo, or other complexity if fitted.
- Engine reserve: set aside per flight hour toward overhaul.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
Check engine time, the retractable gear and/or turbo systems if fitted, avionics, damage history, and complete logs. On a higher-performance single, a type-experienced pre-buy and a realistic insurance/training plan matter as much as the airframe.
Financing a Piper M350
A Piper M350 finances as a piston single (15–20% down, up to 20 years), but as a higher-performance airplane, insurance and transition training carry extra weight and must be arranged before funding. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Piper M350 hard to insure?
As a higher-performance single, it's priced on your time-in-type and training. A transition-training plan helps both premiums and safety; coverage must bind before a lender funds.
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