Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 410

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE
SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENT 6
Operation of the air conditioner will cause slight decreases in cruise
speed and range. Power from the engine is required to run the compressor.
Although the cruise speed and range are only slightly affected by the air
conditioner operation, these changes should be considered in preflight
planning. To be conservative. decrease the true airspeed l knot while
operating the air conditioner.
NOTE
To insure maximum climb performance the air
conditioner must be turned off manually before
takeoff and landing.
SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Factory installed optional equipment is included in the licensed weight
and balance data in Section 6 of the basic Pilot's Operating Handbook.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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