2008 Piper Meridian
Single Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvidyneFlightmax Entregra–Flat Panel Display System with: Dual EXP 5000 Primary 10.7
inch LCD Flight Displays EX5000 Multi-Function Display Auto Pilot S-TEC Magic 1500 Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacons and Intercom Honeywell RDR-2000VP Color Radar –Displays with MFD Dual ADAHRS
Back up Gyro/HSI Altimeter Honeywell IHAS-8000 situational awareness package: EGPWS Terrain Awareness (TAWS-B)
Traffic Alerting (TCAS) WX-500 StormScope New 2 x Garmin 650 WAAS & LPV New Transponder Garmin GTX 345 Mode S and ADSB In & Out FlightStream FS 510 Avidyne Multi-Link System with XM Weather
Traffic and C-Max Electronic Approach ChartsDescription
AIRFRAME: 2008 Piper PA46-500TP Meridian N7873C SN 4697378 TTSN 2976 TCSN 2140 Currently N registered but it is also fully EASA compliant and was EASA registered We imported this aircraft from France in 2022 for the present owner. He is selling as he has upgraded to a larger aircraft. ENGINE(S) / PROP(S): PW PT6A-42 SN PCE-RM0398 TTSN 2976 TCSN 2140 SMOH 14 Overhaul by Pratt Whitney TBO 3600 Prop: Hartzell HC-E4N-3Q SN HH3512 TTSN 2976 SPOH 578
Engine
1 Engine, Turboprops
Interior
4 + 1 passenger interior 4 club seats–Bar-Table Finished in tan leather
Exterior
White and Maroon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Raptor Aviation
avbuyer.com
|
$1,570,000
|
— | Jun 04, 2026 | 43 days | Active | |
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Raptor Aviation
planecheck.com
|
$1,569,000
|
US Florida, FL | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
|
Freon Air Conditioning
globalplanesearch.com
|
$1,569,000
|
, FL | Apr 24, 2026 | 84 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Meridian
This 2008 Piper Meridian (N7873C) is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with 2,976 hours on the airframe. There are currently 101 Meridian aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $725,053 to $2,613,432. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,570,000.
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 2,976 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 524 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
FAA registration data pending for N7873C.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $1,150,000–$1,499,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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