1996 Piper Meridian
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
The 88K team is proud to exclusively present this 1996 Piper PA46 Jetprop DLX Highlights: ◾3248 hours since new ◾PT6A-34 Conversion ◾GTN 750/GNS 530 ◾Fresh HSI ◾Fresh Prop Overhaul ◾Fresh FCU Inspection ◾Based in Europe
Propeller
Time Since Overhaul: 0 TBO: 4000 or 6 years
Interior
Seat Color: Cream
Exterior
White with red fuselage
Inspection
Annual: C/W Apr 2026 Engine Hot Section Inspection: C/W Sep 2025 Propeller Overhaul: C/W Sep 2025 Prop Gov Overhaul: C/W Sep 2025 FCU Midlife Inspection: C/W Sep 2025
Modifications / STCs
• Electric Rear Heater
• Co Pilot Panel
• Air-Conditioning
• Oxygen
• Golze Inflight Weather
• Iridium Antenna
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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88k
globalair.com
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Please Call
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BM | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Olivier Knutti
avbuyer.com
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Contact for price
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Switzerland | Mar 16, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$: Inquire
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United Kingdom | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Paint Scheme
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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FL | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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88k
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Zug, Zug, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | 113 days | Active | |
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88k
aviationtrader.com.au
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Contact for price
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Zug | Apr 07, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
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88k
controlleremea.co.uk
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Contact for Price *
Contact for Price
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Zug, Zug, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Meridian
This 1996 Piper Meridian is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with 3,248 hours on the airframe. There are currently 101 Meridian aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $725,053 to $2,613,432.
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 3,248 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 252 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Meridian — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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