1996 Piper Meridian
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Piper PA46-350P with Jetprop DLX Conversion. 08/14/2009 Conversion to turbine installed by Jetprop LLC, LoPresti Boom Beacon Landing and Taxi Lights installed. Sold with fresh Annual Inspection
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Sold with fresh Annual
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMG Jet Center
controller.com
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$835,000
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Bloomington, Indiana | Jul 26, 2026 | 3 days | Active |
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About This Piper Meridian
This 1996 Piper Meridian (N62CA) is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with 3,798 hours on the airframe. There are currently 96 Meridian aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $725,053 to $2,613,432. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $835,000.
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 3,798 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
SCHOENLE PAUL D
Registration Address
SOUTH BEND, IN
Certificate Issued
2009-06-16
Airworthiness
2004-04-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N62CA.
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