Specifications
AI Description
- 100% enrolled in Pratt & Whitney's ESP Gold maintenance program.
- G500TXi upgrades with S-Tec 3100 Autopilot.
- Max Takeoff Weight: 5,092 lb.
- No damage history.
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, 2,937 hours since new, TBO of 3,600 hours.
- Propeller: Hartzell, 4 blades, 516 hours since overhaul.
- Avionics: Dual Garmin GTN 750, Garmin G500 TXi, S-TEC 3100 Autopilot, GTX 345 Transponder, and more.
- Certified for Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI).
- Exterior painted in 2018: Snow White with Navy Blue, Arista Blue, and Las Vegas Gold accents.
- Interior refurbished in 2018: Black leather with carbon fiber accents, seating for 6, and a forward refreshment center.
- Recent annual inspection completed in November 2025.
- Equipped with USB charging ports, crew emergency oxygen system, and Freon air conditioning.
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.