The Malibu Guru

E258 - PA-46 Q&A: Fuel Sumping, Power Limits, Props, and Buyer Advice

Published: May 22, 2026

Duration: 50:16

It’s another Q&A episode, and this one covers a little bit of everything in the PA-46 world.

Joe Casey and Matt Courtney discuss the current PA-46 market, why turbine models are still moving despite high fuel prices, and what buyers are looking for right now. They also answer questions about JetPROP fuel tabs, turbine power limits, ice door usage, fuel sumping, Prist, prop overhauls, and whether a Malibu or Mirage might be the right step-up airplane.

If you fly, own, maintain, or are thinking about buying a PA-46, this episode is full of pr...