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Aircraft Details
- 1,930 hours total time since new; always hangared and owner flown
- Garmin G1000NXi avionics upgrade with SVT, Jeppesen Charts, FlightStream 510, SafeTaxi, Terrain and Obstacles
- Garmin GFC 700 autopilot with yaw damper, dual Garmin GIA 63W COM/NAV, King KTA 870 active traffic, Garmin GWX 68 weather radar, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, TAWS-B, dual Garmin GTX 330ES Mode S transponders
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine (1,930h SNEW), 150h since hot section inspection (08/2023), 58 new CT blades installed after HSI
- Four-blade Hartzell HC-E4N-3Q propeller, 600h since overhaul (06/2020)
- Airworthy, maintained under FAR Part 91, last annual/event I+II inspection completed 10/2025
- Certified for flight into known icing (FIKI), pressurized, electric rudder trim, emergency oxygen, LED landing and taxi lights
- Original 2014 beige leather interior in good condition, club seating for 4 passengers, executive writing table, 110V AC outlets, reading lights, seat recline, intercom for every seat
- Exterior in Piper snow white and black pearl with Las Vegas pearl stripes, in good condition
- Complete logbooks, no damage history
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.