Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian
- Condition: Used
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42, 1,870 hours since overhaul, TBO 3,600 hours
- Propeller: MT MTV-27-1-N-C-F-R(P), 287 hours since overhaul, 5 blades
- Avionics:
- Garmin G500 TXI Dual 10.6" PFD/MFD
- Dual Garmin GTN 750
- Meggitt Engine Instruments
- Garmin GTX-345R with Flight Stream 510
- S-TEC 2100 Autopilot
- ADS-B Equipped
- WAAS Equipped
- Interior:
- Updated in 2024 with leather seating, mid-cabin galley, and new sidewalls
- Capacity: 6 seats
- Features: Wi-Fi, Piper Automatic Climate Control, and emergency oxygen systems
- Exterior:
- Painted in 2008, colors: Matterhorn white, burgundy, black, and Las Vegas gold stripes
- Inspection Status: Annual due August 2025, all Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins up-to-date
- Additional Equipment: FIKI, heated windshield, de-ice boots, and emergency oxygen system
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Meridian (PA-46-500TP) is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop built around the PA-46 airframe, bridging high-performance pistons and entry turboprops. It is typically used for personal and business point-to-point travel where short-to-medium stage lengths, all-weather capability, and manageable single-pilot operations are priorities. Compared with larger cabin turboprops, the Meridian trades cabin volume and payload flexibility for lower operating complexity and access to smaller airports.
Mission Fit
The Meridian tends to fit missions in the few-hundred-nautical-mile range with the flexibility to climb above much of the weather and operate into many general-aviation airports. Buyers generally view it as a practical turbine step-up aircraft for two to four people plus baggage, with performance that improves options in terrain and icing seasons when properly equipped and operated within limitations.
Cabin
The Meridian cabin is a compact, pressurized environment derived from the PA-46 family. Seating is commonly arranged for a pilot and up to five passengers, but real-world comfort depends on occupant size, trip length, and baggage. The cabin is quieter and more stable than many pistons at altitude, though it remains a narrow, low-profile fuselage compared with larger turboprops. Baggage is typically split between a rear area and additional compartments, so packing strategy matters when traveling with multiple passengers.