Specifications
Broker
TARRACO CONSULTING
AI Description
- Model: PIPER M500
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, 1,420 hours since new (SNEW), TBO 3,500 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell 5-blade composite, 913 hours SNEW
- Avionics: Garmin G1000 suite, dual GDU 1040A PFDs, GDU 1500 MFD, dual GIA 63W GPS/Com, Garmin GFC 700 autopilot
- Features: ADS-B equipped, synthetic vision, terrain awareness and warning system, weather radar
- Additional Equipment: FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing), full de-icing group, heated glass windshield, integrated cabin pressurization, Honeywell Aerowave 100 Wi-Fi
- Interior: Executive configuration, 6 seats, premium Wellington leather, dual USB charging ports, electroluminescent lighting
- Exterior: Matterhorn white upper with brilliant red lower and silver platinum stripes
- Condition: No known damage history, no soft field landings, maintained under FAR Part 91
- Inspection Status: Annual and IFR certifications due November 2025
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.