Specifications
Broker
ROBERT COX
+19842136481
Aircraft Details
- 1,130 hours total time on airframe and engine
- Annual inspection completed May 2026, no squawks, all ADs and SBs complied with
- Garmin G1000NXi panel upgrade with Synthetic Vision, dual 10" PFDs, single 15" MFD, GFC 700 Autopilot, ADS-B In/Out, WAAS, LPV, SVT
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine, 1,130 SNEW, borescope inspection May 2026 (no defects)
- Hartzell 4-blade propeller, 671 SMOH, 400-hour inspection May 2026
- Full FIKI and Vortex generator package, heated windshields, pressurized
- No damage history, complete digital logbooks available
- Always hangared, professionally managed, flown regularly
- Original factory paint (Snow White, Imperial Red, Black Onyx, Silver Metallic accent), excellent condition
- Original interior, 6 seats, plush leather and carpeting, fold-away executive table, USB/12V power outlets
- Accessories: jet shades, cowl plugs, spare nosewheel tire, spare O2 canisters
- Boots in excellent condition
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.