Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Recent paint and interior completed by Murmer Aircraft in 2024; both in like-new condition
- Garmin G500 primary flight displays (dual) and dual Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COM avionics suite
- S-TEC System 1500 autopilot and flight director
- ADS-B Out, WAAS, FANS-1/A+, and Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology equipped
- Pressurized, high-gross-weight model with gross weight increase modification
- Certified for flight into known icing (FIKI), with Hartzell 4-blade propeller (overhauled June 2021) and pilot's heated windshield
- Meggitt engine instruments, Concorde lead acid battery, 4.25 cubic foot emergency oxygen system, compressor wash ring
- Cleveland wheels & brakes, fire detection system, Whelen lighting package (position/strobe, recognition, taxi, landing, courtesy)
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine with 1,724.3 hours since new; FCU overhauled June 2021
- 170-gallon fuel capacity, 6-passenger executive configuration with Freon air conditioning
- Annual inspection completed October 2025 by Equinoxx Aviation Services; complete logbooks available
- IFR certified, based at KJSO, maintained under FAR Part 91
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.