Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• One owner since new; excellent condition as of 07/23/2026
• EASA Part 145 maintained; EASA certified
• Damage history: aircraft tipped on tail (09/2023); small rudder repair and new de-ice boot installed by Piper workshop (08/19/2024)
• FCU starter/generator overhauled, new battery (07/23/2026)
• 5-Year Inspection (12/08/2022), Prop Overhaul (LS & RS, 08/01/2024), Annual Inspection (08/01/2024)
• Engine: PT6A-42A, 925 hours since new, TBO 3600
• Avionics: Garmin G1000 suite, Garmin enhanced AFCS autopilot, Garmin GRS-77 AHRS, GMA-350, Dual GIA-63 radios, Garmin GSR-56 Iridium SATCOM, Garmin GTS-825 TCAS, Garmin GWX-68 weather radar, Honeywell KN-63 DME, Aspen EFD-1000 standby EFIS
• Features: ADS-B Out, Garmin Synthetic Vision, terrain awareness, weather radar
• Additional equipment: Hartzell 5-blade composite prop, pilot/copilot enhanced sunvisors, Bose A20 headset, USB ports, pilot on-demand oxygen
• Interior: Wellington Special Edition, executive configuration, 6 passengers, USB ports
• Exterior: Original white with blue & gold stripes, excellent condition (07/23/2026)
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.