Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, 414.4 hours since major overhaul (completed March 2022).
- Propeller: Hartzell HC-E4N-3Q, 1282.6 hours since major overhaul, 4 blades.
- Fuel capacity: 170 gallons.
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin G500txi Primary Flight Displays.
- Dual Garmin GTN750xi GPS/Comms.
- Garmin GFC600 Digital Autopilot with SmartGlide.
- ADS-B equipped.
- Weather Radar: Honeywell RDR-2000.
- Features:
- Pressurized cabin.
- Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability.
- Heated windshield.
- Synthetic Vision Technology.
- Interior:
- Configured for 6 passengers, finished in Garret Avion Horizon gray (new in April 2024).
- Executive writing table and entertainment equipment included.
- Exterior:
- New paint in April 2024, colors include Mid-Atlantic Blue Metallic, Deep Purple Metallic, and Tangerine Punch.
- Inspection: Annual inspection completed July 2024, aircraft is airworthy.
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.