Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in Brno, Czech Republic
• Condition: Used, airworthy, no known damage history
• Total time: 1,713 hours, 1,335 landings
• Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine, 1,713 hours since new, 3,600 TBO
• Hartzell 5-blade composite propeller (overhauled June 2026)
• Annual inspection due December 2026
• Recent overhauls: fuel control unit, starter generator, oxygen system, pressurization motor, hot section inspection
• Garmin G1000 avionics suite: dual GDU 1040A PFDs, GDU 1500 MFD, GFC 700 autopilot, GMA 350 audio panel, GTS 825 traffic advisory, GWX 68 weather radar, Aspen EFD 1000 standby, L3 WX-500 Stormscope, TAWS-B, Jeppesen ChartView, SafeTaxi, enhanced flight control
• Full de-icing group, inadvertent ice protection, heated windshield, dual engine air inlets, heated lift detector
• PiperAire air conditioning, integrated cabin pressurization system
• Executive interior: premium Wellington leather, refurnished seats, 6 passengers, dual USB ports, electroluminescent lighting, Honeywell Aerowave 100 Wi-Fi
• Exterior: Matterhorn white upper, brilliant red lower, silver platinum stripes
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.