Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Stunning 2008 Piper PA46-500TP Meridian in exceptional condition
- Based at KCRG, Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Total time: 2,536 hours
- PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-42A engine with 1,599 SMOH (TBO 3,600)
- HARTZELL 4-blade propeller, 1,599 SOH
- Equipped with Avidyne Entegra EX5000 flight deck
- Dual Garmin GTN 650XI GPS units and Garmin transponder
- STEC 3100 autopilot
- WAAS and LPV capabilities
- Pressurized cabin and certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
- 6 place seating with communications
- Interior and exterior finished in 2008: Star White, Silver Blue Metallic, and Columbia Blue Pearl
- Window treatment by Jet Shades
- Excellent ownership and maintenance history
- Next annual inspection due March 2027
About this Model
Overview
The Piper M500 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed around personal and small-business transportation under IFR. It targets buyers who want turbine reliability and altitude capability without moving up to larger, higher-consumption turboprops. Typical use is 3–5 occupants with baggage, operating into a wide range of paved airports, including shorter runways than most light jets.
Mission Fit
The M500 fits missions where simplicity, turbine power, and pressurization matter more than maximum speed. It is well suited to point-to-point travel within a few hours, especially when weather or terrain make a pressurized platform valuable. Buyers who frequently fill all seats, carry bulky baggage, or want consistent long-range reserves at higher speeds may find larger turboprops or light jets more appropriate.
Cabin
Cabin experience is defined by a compact, pressurized environment with club-style seating typical of the Malibu/M-series lineage. Noise and vibration are generally higher than a jet but consistent with the category; headsets are commonly used in the front, and passenger comfort is most dependent on seat configuration, environmental system condition, and how heavily the aircraft is loaded. Access and baggage handling are straightforward for a single-pilot workflow.