Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145 certified; aircraft tipped on its tail in 09/2023; small rudder repair and new de-ice boot installed.
- 5-Year Inspection: Complied with on 12/08/2022.
- Engine: PT6A-42A model; TBO of 3600 hours.
- Propeller: Hartzell 5-blade composite prop & spinner.
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin GRS-77 AHRS.
- Garmin enhanced AFCS autopilot with GMC-710 controller.
- Garmin G1000 avionics package.
- Dual Garmin GIA-63 communication and navigation radios.
- Honeywell KN-63 DME.
- Aspen EFD-1000 (standby) and Garmin GDU-1040 EFIS.
- Garmin GDU-1240 MFD.
- Garmin GSR-56 Iridium SATCOM.
- Garmin GTS-825 TCAS.
- Dual Garmin GTX-33D transponder.
- Garmin GWX-68 weather radar.
- Features: ADS-B capable, standard weather radar, terrain awareness & warning system, synthetic vision system/technology.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; Wellington Special Edition interior in excellent condition; equipped with USB ports.
- Exterior: Original exterior in excellent condition; colors: white with blue & gold 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.