Specifications
AI Description
- Engine Model: PT6A-42A
- Propeller: Hartzell 4-blade reversible full feathering prop with polished spinners
- Additional Equipment:
- Oxygen system
- 200-amp starter generator
- 120-amp backup alternator
- Static inverter
- Fire protection system
- Full de-ice group
- Full corrosion protection with epoxy primer & zinc chromate
- Stainless cowling fastener kit
- Halon handheld fire extinguisher
- Soundproofing
- Ground clearance energy saver system
- Avionics:
- Garmin G1000 avionics package
- Garmin GFC-700 AFCS autopilot with yaw damper
- Garmin 2-tube 10-inch EFIS
- Garmin GDU-1500 15-inch MFD
- L3 WX-500 Stormscope
- Garmin Class B TAWS
- Honeywell KTA-810 TCAS
- Dual Garmin GTX-33 transponder
- Garmin GWX-68 weather radar
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 6 passengers
- Dark gray leather interior with leather seating
- Stowaway executive writing table
- Exterior:
- Matterhorn white & black with gray & red stripes
- Teflon seal coated in 2014
- Features:
- ADS-B equipped
- Standard terrain awareness & warning system
- Standard traffic collision avoidance system
- Standard freon air conditioning
- Standard heated windshield
- Standard weather radar
- Maintenance: Annual inspection due by September 2025, no damage status.
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.