Piper PA-46R-350T Matrix

The pressurized piston single built for efficient cabin-class travel.

Piper PA-46R-350T Matrix © Ad Meskens

Overview

Piper United States ICAO: PA46 2007–2015 Active $760,000 (2008)

The Piper PA-46R-350T Matrix is a pressurized single-engine aircraft introduced in the late 2000s. It combines cabin comfort with piston operating economics. The aircraft serves owner-operators seeking performance without turbine costs.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Textron Lycoming TIO 540 AE2A
Engine type
Piston
Power
350 hp · 261 kW
Avionics
Dual Garmin GNS 430, Garmin G1000 avionics system
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6
Crew
—
Cabin width
4 ft 1 in  ·  1.25 m
Cabin height
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.19 m
Cabin length
12 ft 3 in  ·  3.73 m
Exterior length
28 ft 10 in  ·  8.80 m
Tail height
11 ft 2 in  ·  3.40 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 6 in  ·  1.38 m
Wing span
43 ft 0 in  ·  13.10 m
Baggage volume
35 ft³  ·  1.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
4,350 lb  ·  1,950 kg
Max landing weight
3,950 lb  ·  1,800 kg
Max payload
1,400 lb  ·  650 kg
Fuel capacity
120 gal · 500 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
215 kt  ·  247 mph  ·  398 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
60 kt  ·  69 mph  ·  111 km/h
Range
1,343 nm  ·  1,550 mi  ·  2,490 km
Fuel burn
26.79 nm/gal  ·  13.11 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,150 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,100 ft  ·  640 m
Landing distance
1,970 ft  ·  600 m
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Operational Context

Piper PA-46R-350T Matrix — pressurized piston single

The Matrix entered service in 2008 as a development of the PA-46 family. It shares the fuselage design of the Mirage but without cabin pressurization in early configurations. The aircraft features a low-wing layout and retractable landing gear.

Powered by a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 piston engine producing approximately 350 horsepower, the Matrix cruises at around 200 knots (370 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 4,300 pounds (1,950 kg). The cabin typically seats six occupants in executive configuration.

The Matrix appeals to pilots seeking cabin-class comfort at lower acquisition cost. It remains part of Piper’s high-performance piston offerings. The aircraft continues to operate in private and business aviation roles.