Piper Aircraft, a leading general aviation aircraft manufacturer, has announced the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all its PA-46-based single-engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian models. The FAA has approved the use of SAF through SAIB NE-11-56R4, and it is available for use in every country where turbine M-Class aircraft operate. The new SAF designation is Jet A and Jet A-1, and its introduction to the Piper turboprop line will not require any change in aircraft placarding or Pilot’s Operating Handbooks.
According to the company, any jet fuel that meets the requirements of the ASTM D7566 Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons can be used in Piper turbine-powered aircraft. This fuel is usually made from fatty acids or other synthetic components and is acceptable for use on aircraft and engines certified for use with D1655 fuel, commonly known as traditional Jet A and Jet A-1 fuel.