Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Annual inspection completed July 2014 by Cutter Aviation; reported in like new condition as of September 2014
- One owner since new; complete logbooks available
- Engine: PT6A-42A, 200 hours since new, TBO 3600 hours
- Avionics include Garmin GFC-700 AFCS autopilot, Garmin G1000 avionics package, dual Garmin GIA-63W communication and navigation radios, Garmin 2-tube 10-inch EFIS with synthetic vision, Garmin GCU-476 FMS, L3 WX-500 Stormscope, Class B TAWS, Honeywell KTA-870 TCAS, dual Garmin GTX-33 transponders, Garmin GWX-68 weather radar
- Executive interior configuration with tan leather seating for 6 passengers, completed in 2013
- Exterior finished in white with metallic red and black accent stripes, completed in 2013
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.