Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42, 2051.7 hours since new, TBO 3600 hours.
- Propeller: Hartzell 4-blade, 2051.7 hours since new.
- Avionics: Dual Meggitt PFD, Avidyne IFD 550 & 540 (NAV/COM/GPS), MAGIC 1500 Autopilot, MFD KMD 850, Honeywell RDR-2000 Weather Radar, Dual GTX 330 Transponder, Jeppesen Flite Charts.
- Features: IFR certified, pressurized, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), vortex generators, passenger emergency oxygen system, hardwired Bose A20 headset connectors.
- Interior: 2+4 passenger configuration, light beige leather seats, beige wool carpeting, forward refreshment center, writing desk.
- Exterior: Painted in 2005, white and marlin blue with midnight blue trim.
- Additional Equipment: Jet Shades sun screens, ME406 ELT, always hangared, no damage history.
- Standard Features: ADS-B capable, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Freon air conditioning, heated windshield, synthetic vision technology.
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.