Piper PA-46 Malibu, Mirage, Matrix and M-Class
1,693 on the U.S. register across 10 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1984 to 2026; half of them date from 2008 or earlier. Texas has the most (175). 83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-46 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Tio-540-Ae2A (471), P&W Canada Pt6A-42A (380), Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser (196)
- Seats
- 6
- Makers on the register
- Piper, Piper Aircraft Inc, New Piper Aircraft Inc, New Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 15, 1989; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas175Florida150California137Delaware115Colorado52Montana51North Carolina50Utah49Arizona49Wyoming48Georgia48Tennessee44
Who owns them registrant type
LLC1,025 (61%)Corporation333 (20%)Individual225 (13%)Co-owned71 (4%)Non-citizen corporation33 (2%)Partnership5 (0.3%)Government1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA 46-350P | 665 | 1977 to 2026 | 39.3% |
| PA46-500TP | 376 | 2000 to 2026 | 22.2% |
| PA-46-310P | 216 | 1983 to 1988 | 12.8% |
| PA-46-600TP | 190 | 2016 to 2026 | 11.2% |
| PA46R-350T | 101 | 2006 to 2014 | 6.0% |
| PA-46-701TP | 92 | 2005 to 2026 | 5.4% |
| PA-46-500TP | 36 | 2001 to 2013 | 2.1% |
| PA46-350P | 9 | 2006 | 0.5% |
| PA-46-350P | 7 | 1996 to 2006 | 0.4% |
| PA46-350T | 1 | 2008 | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 147 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,652 (98%)Valid (manufacturer)28 (2%)Pending9 (0.5%)Sale reported3 (0.2%)Pending cancellation1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,609 (95%)None on file70 (4%)Experimental12 (0.7%)Special flight permit2 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Piper Aircraft INC30Sky West Aviation INC Trustee16Valiair Lc Trustee14International Air Services INC Trustee14Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee13Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee12Bas Part Sales LLC11Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee9Bank Of Utah Trustee6Valiair Limited CO Trustee5Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee5Kenmore Crew Leasing INC Trustee5
Fleet pages: Piper Aircraft INC · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee · Valiair Lc Trustee · International Air Services INC Trustee · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Bas Part Sales LLC · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 269 cases since 1982, 83 fatal
2026-01-24CEN26LA100 · PA 46-350P N91MK · accident near Sioux City, IA · no injuries
2025-11-24WPR26LA050 · PA-46-701TP N646U · accident near Provo, UT · serious injuries
2025-10-26CEN26LA030 · PA-46-310P N46CR · accident near El Paso, TX · no injuries
2025-10-20WPR26LA025 · PA 46-350P N699PG · accident near Queen Creek, AZ · no injuries
2025-09-23WPR25LA293 · PA 46-350P N462HP · accident near Lake Havasu City, AZ · no injuries
2025-07-20ERA25FA272 · PA46-500TP N819MA · accident near Lititz, PA · 1 killed
2025-05-18GAA25WA170 · PA 46-350P N3117J · accident near Kilkeel · no injuries
2025-05-11CEN25LA175 · PA 46-350P N253MA · accident near Greenwood, IN · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 269 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-46 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,693 as of October 2, 2026, counting 10 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-46s?
Texas, with 175.
Who owns the Piper PA-46?
83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 216 PA-46-310P (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4387D | Piper PA-46-310P |
Travel Direct LLC Montevideo, Minnesota |
Standard | 2006-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N201GW | Piper PA-46-310P |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2005-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N44463 | Piper PA-46-310P |
Sabine Financial Services INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2004-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N637BE | Piper PA-46-310P |
Jzl CORP Fort Collins, Colorado |
Standard | 2003-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N385R | Piper PA-46-310P |
Advanced Technology Distributors INC Ceres, California |
Standard | 2003-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46MG | Piper PA-46-310P |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1999-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46PA | Piper PA-46-310P |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1998-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N405KC | Piper PA-46-310P |
S H S Corporation Indianola, Iowa |
Standard | 1996-03-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N886AL | Piper PA-46-310P |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 1994-07-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6908P | Piper PA-46-310P |
Six Six Hotel Corporation Bangor, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1992-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N72DT | Piper PA-46-310P |
Malibu Aviation INC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 1989-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4319M | Piper PA-46-310P |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N46CR | Piper PA-46-310P |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N6920K | Piper PA-46-310P |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | Pending cancellationFAA registration status code 19: Registration pending, pending cancellation. All codes | |
| N864JB | Piper PA-46-310P |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N9111P | Piper PA-46-310P |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
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