Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: PIPER MERIDIAN
- Engine: PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-42A
- Engine Time: 3,455 hours since new (SNEW)
- TBO: 3,600 hours
- Hot Section Time: 1,682 hours
- Propeller: HARTZELL, 4 blades, 1,192 hours since overhaul
- Max Takeoff Weight: 5,092 lbs
- Avionics: Garmin G950 suite with three 12-inch displays
- ADS-B Equipped: Yes
- WAAS and LPV: Yes
- Synthetic Vision Technology: Yes
- Autopilot: Magic 1500 with yaw damper
- Interior: Taupe leather seating, tan carpet, very good condition
- Exterior: Painted in 2013, Matterhorn white pearl with red and black accents, excellent condition
- Additional Equipment: Gross weight increase mod, LED recognition/taxi lights, pilot on-demand oxygen, forward refreshment center
- Inspection Status: Fresh annual inspection due January 2026
- Damage History: No damage reported
- Passenger Capacity: 4, executive configuration
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.