Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A
- Engine time: 2,606 hours since new
- Engine TBO: 3,600 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell, 4 blades, overhauled in 2020 (427 hours since overhaul)
- Avionics: Dual Avidyne IFD-440 GPS, Avidyne Entegra EX5000 MFD, S-Tec Magic 1500 autopilot, Bendix RDR-2000 radar
- Features: Pressurized, FIKI ice protection, ADS-B In/Out, terrain awareness, traffic collision avoidance system, freon air conditioning
- Interior: 6 seats in executive configuration, gray leather seating, executive writing desk, XM radio with Bluetooth
- Exterior: Painted in 2006, upper snow white, lower black metallic with sterling silver and ruby red accent stripes
- Inspection status: May 2025 annual inspection, complete Event 1 & 2 inspections
- No known damage history
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.