1988 Piper Meridian
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Professionally converted in 2004 by Rocket Engineering under STC ST00541SE, N14EF is a well-maintained 2001 PA46-350P JetPROP featuring the proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21 engine. With 237 hours since major overhaul (Dec 2021), this aircraft offers exceptional reliability and performance. The -21 engine delivers a true airspeed of 245 KTAS at cruise while maintaining an efficient fuel burn of just 28 gallons per hour — a balance of speed and economy ideal for owner-operators. Avionics include dual Aspen EFD1000 PFDs, an Aspen IFD540, King KFC-150 autopilot with altitude preselect, Bluetooth audio panel, and ADS-B Out via Avidyne AXP340. Interior is beige with grey accents; exterior is finished in Matterhorn white with burgundy and gold trim. Useful load is 1,250 lbs with a basic empty weight of 3,068 lbs and max takeoff weight of 4,318 lbs. Annual due December 2025. Ready to fly and available for immediate inspection. Optionally a 50% is available in the aircraft based at Fairoaks EGTF.
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21, PT6A-21
Interior
Beige Interior with Grey Accents
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Burgundy and Metallic Gold accents
Inspection
Annual due 31st Dec 2025
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WF Aviation
planecheck.com
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$825,000
|
United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
The Jet
globalplanesearch.com
|
$825,000
|
Woking | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
WF Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$834,256 *
GBP £623,415
|
Bagby, England, United Kingdom | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
WF Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$852,284
|
Bagby | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Meridian
This 1988 Piper Meridian (N14EF) is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with 4,720 hours on the airframe. There are currently 97 Meridian aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $738,946 to $2,613,432. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $834,256.
The Meridian cruises at 241 kts (446 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $192/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 4,720 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N14EF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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