Specifications
AI Description
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A
- Engine hours: 1,742 (730 since last hot section inspection)
- Propeller: Hartzell HC-E4N-3Q
- Annual inspection due: April 2026
- Cabin: Beige leather seating in good condition, executive layout with writing table, dedicated baggage compartment
- Exterior: Piper white paint with black and metallic blue/gray stripes
- Avionics: Avidyne Flight Max EX5000 with dual primary flight displays, dual Garmin GTN650 GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GI-106 indicator, flight stream 510, GTX330 and GTX345 transponders, GMA345 audio panel
- Autopilot: S-TEC 3100 with yaw damper
- Additional features: Climate-controlled air conditioning, de-ice boots, emergency oxygen systems for pilot and passengers, sun visors, vortex generators
- Interior configuration: Executive, seating for 6
- Equipped with ADS-B, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, weather radar
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.