Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91
• Certified for known ice (FIKI) with Hartzell 4-blade reversible constant speed propeller and full feathering
• Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, TBO 3600 hours
• Avionics suite includes Garmin G1000 package, dual Garmin GIA-63W communication, navigation, and GPS radios, Garmin GFC-700 autopilot with GMC-710 control panel, Garmin GDU-1040 EFIS, Garmin GDU-1500 MFD, BFGoodrich WX-500 Stormscope, Garmin TAWS, King KTA-810 TCAS, dual Garmin GTX-33 transponders, and Garmin GWX-68 color weather radar
• Executive interior configuration with seating for 6, tan leather club seating, matching sidepanels and carpeting, and air conditioning
• Exterior finished in white and black with platinum and red accent stripes
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.