# Mythbusting PA-46 Maintenance: What Owners Really Need to Know

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Podcast: [The Malibu Guru](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-malibu-guru-777377)
Published: 2026-06-26T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A-46 maintenance can be confusing, expensive, and full of myths, but knowing what is truly required can save owners major money. In this episode, Joe Casey talks with Kenneth Hale, Director of Maintenance at Casey Aviation Services, to debunk common PA-46 maintenance myths. They discuss parts availability, battery life, annual inspection costs, service bulletins vs. ADs, Part 91 maintenance requirements, the MORE program, M600 wing life concerns, and what buyers should understand before stepping into PA-46 ownership. Whether you fly a Malibu, Mirage, Matrix, JetPROP, Meridian, M500, or M600, this episode gives practical insight from the maintenance side of PA-46 ownership. 🌐 Visit Us Online - Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com - PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com

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