Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, 2,315 hours since new, 547.5 hours since hot section inspection (11/2021).
- Propeller: Hartzell 4-blade, 2,315 hours total time, 308.5 hours since overhaul (10/2023).
- Avionics: Avidyne FlightMax Entegra integrated suite, dual 10.4” primary flight displays, dual Garmin GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Coms (WAAS-upgraded), S-TEC 1500 digital autopilot, ADS-B out equipped.
- Additional features: Certified for flight into known icing (FIKI), heated glass windshield, full de-icing group, stainless steel cowl fasteners, built-in oxygen system.
- Interior: Last refurbished in 2007, dark khaki leather, 6-place executive seating, refreshment console, 4 Bose headset jacks.
- Exterior: Original paint from 2007, overall white with blue and gold accents.
- Maintenance: Annual inspection due May 2025, hot section inspection due November 2026, prop overhaul due October 2029.
- Weight capacity: Fuel capacity of 170 U.S. gallons.
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.