Piper Meridian vs Socata TBM 850
The Piper Malibu Meridian (PA-46-500TP, PT6A-42A turboprop, ~262 kt, six-seater) and Daher TBM (TBM 700/850/900/930/940, PT6A turboprop, ~285-330 kt depending on variant) are direct single-engine turboprop competitors — same engine family, different airframes.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 103
- Median asking
- $1,284,291
- Range
- $830,903–$2,305,000
- Model years available
- 1985–2026
- For sale now
- 23
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Piper Meridian | Socata TBM 850 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Meridian | Socata TBM 850 |
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| Price Range | $830,903 – $2,305,000 | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 241 kts (446 km/h) | 320 kts (593 km/h) |
| Range | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,092 lbs (2,310 kg) | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,362 lbs (618 kg) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 170.0 gal (643 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 35.0 GPH (132 L/h) | 55.0 GPH (208 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $300,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $100,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $650 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePiper Meridian
Socata TBM 850
Which Should You Buy: Piper Meridian or Socata TBM 850?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM for higher cruise, longer range, the larger cabin and the segment- leading single-engine turboprop platform. Choose the Meridian/M500 for materially lower acquisition cost — the entry-level single-engine PA-46 turboprop on the used market.
Pick the Meridian if…
- Budget matters — from $830,903 vs $1,764,915, you save ~$934,012.
- More inventory — 103 listings vs 22.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Faster cruise — 320 kts vs 241 kts.
- Longer range — 1520 nm vs 1000 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.