Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91 with complete logbooks; certified for known ice and RVSM compliant.
• Recent maintenance: Prop inspection (11/2022), annual inspection (01/2023 by Straight Flight, Englewood, CO).
• Engine: PT6A-42A, 2,194 hours since new, TBO 3,600 hours.
• Avionics: Garmin G500 TXi 3-tube EFIS, dual Garmin GTN-650Xi (comms, GPS, nav), Garmin GFC-600 AFCS autopilot & flight director, dual ADAHRS, mechanical backup altimeter, dual Garmin GTX-345D transponders, Honeywell RDR-2000 weather radar, L3 WX-500 Stormscope, Honeywell IHAS-8000 TAWS & TCAS.
• Additional equipment: Pilot heated windshield, Hartzell 4-blade prop, FIKI, full de-icing, Kennon heatshields, 200-amp starter generator, fire detection system, Halon extinguisher, 12-amp backup alternator, 50 cu ft oxygen system, static inverter.
• Features: High-speed data/Wi-Fi, synthetic vision.
• Interior: Executive 6-passenger configuration, khaki leather seating (4-place club), beige carpet, hideaway table, Wi-Fi, CD player, moving maps; rated 8/10, by Corrigan Air Center (2006), in great condition (as of 02/09/2026).
• Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue metallic, charcoal & silver stripes, original paint rated 7/10 (Corrigan Air Center, 2006, as of 02/09/2026).
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.