Piper M600 Aircraft in California

California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.

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The Piper M600 (PA-46-600TP) is the most capable PA-46 turboprop — a clean-wing redesign with more fuel, ~274 kt cruise, ~1,650 nm range and Garmin G3000 with HALO Safety System (autoland, emergency descent, autothrottle). The M700 Fury is the latest version, with more PT6A power for better hot-and-high performance. The M600/M700 is one of the most modern and capable owner-flyable turboprops on the market.

Piper M600 aircraft for sale

1 used Piper M600 aircraft for sale in California · 6-seat · Used median asking $2,970,000 · New from $4,414,112 · updated yesterday

Piper M600 Specifications

Model spec

The Piper M600 is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 195–301 kt (361–557 km/h), a range of 1,000–1,484 nm (1,852–2,748 km), and a useful load of 1,200–2,400 lbs (544–1,089 kg).

Performance
Cruise195–301 kt (361–557 km/h)
Max Speed213–284 kt (394–526 km/h)
Range1,000–1,484 nm (1,852–2,748 km)
Service Ceiling25,000–30,000 ft (7,620–9,144 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower310–700 HP
Fuel Capacity120.0–260.0 gal (454–984 L)
Fuel Burn16.0–57.0 GPH (61–216 L/h)
TBO2,000–3,500 hrs
Weights & Seats
Seats6
Max Gross Weight4,100–6,000 lbs (1,860–2,722 kg)
Useful Load1,200–2,400 lbs (544–1,089 kg)
Production2016–present

Piper M600 for Sale

Piper M600 asking prices range from $2,800,000 to $3,250,000, with a median of $2,970,000 (market reference $3,000,000).

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Piper M600 Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Malibu 1984–2000 6 213 kts (394 km/h) 1,300 nm (2,408 km) 1,200 lbs (544 kg) $299K – $659K Choose the Malibu, Mirage or M350 for pressurised piston economy; the Matrix if you don't need pressurisation; the Meridian/M500 for turbine simplicity; and the M600 or M700 Fury for the newest, fastest, longest-range cabin singles with Garmin G3000. See the live range and median above. 19
Meridian 2000–2026 6 241 kts (446 km/h) 1,000 nm (1,852 km) 1,362 lbs (618 kg) $725K – $2.4M Buy a Meridian/M500 for an affordable, owner-flyable PT6A turboprop with pressurised cabin comfort. Step up to the M600 or M700 Fury for the bigger wing, longer range, higher speed and Garmin G3000; consider a JetProp conversion as a lower-cost route into PA-46 turbine power. 39
Matrix 2008–now 6 195 kts (361 km/h) 1,200 nm (2,222 km) 1,343 lbs (609 kg) $438K – $765K Buy a Matrix if you want PA-46 cabin space and speed without paying for, or maintaining, a pressurisation system. Step up to the pressurised Mirage or M350 if you regularly fly in the high flight levels, or to the Meridian/M500 turboprop for turbine performance. 10
M350 2015–now 6 200 kts (370 km/h) 1,343 nm (2,487 km) 1,220 lbs (553 kg) $575K – $2.1M Buy an M350 for the newest pressurised piston PA-46 with current Garmin glass; choose an earlier Mirage to get most of the same capability for less. Step up to the Meridian/M500 turboprop if you want turbine simplicity and higher cruise speed. 18
M700 2023–now 6 301 kts (557 km/h) 1,437 nm (2,661 km) 1,772 lbs (804 kg) Buy an M700 Fury for the most power, speed and the newest avionics in the PA-46 family. Choose the M600 to save money while keeping the same wing and G3000, or the Meridian/M500 for the most affordable PA-46 turboprop. 1
Malibu JetProp 6 260 kts (482 km/h) 1,000 nm (1,852 km) 1,200 lbs (544 kg) Buy a JetProp if you want PA-46 turboprop performance for less than a factory Meridian/M500, on a well-known PT6A engine. Consider a factory Meridian for original turbine certification and integrated avionics, or stay piston with a Mirage/M350 if turbine operating costs aren't justified. 3
Mirage 6 213 kts (394 km/h) 1,345 nm (2,491 km) 1,230 lbs (558 kg) $257K – $1M Buy a Mirage for pressurised piston travel with the more durable Lycoming engine, at a lower price than the newer M350. Consider the unpressurised Matrix to cut cost and complexity, or step up to the Meridian/M500 turboprop for turbine simplicity and speed. 33

Compare Piper M600

See how the Piper M600 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper M600 Price & Cost

How much does a Piper M600 cost? Used M600 prices: $2.8M – $3.2M, average $3M (median $3M); market reference $3M, across 7 priced of 1 active listings.

Piper M600 Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper M600 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (40.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$24,800/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$120,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$750/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 3,500 hrs)$350,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Piper M600 Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$4489K $2416K $343K
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Lowest around $343,046 (1990 models) · highest around $4,489,000 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying a Used Piper M600

Buying a Piper M600 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

PT6A engine (hot section, program enrollment); G3000/HALO systems; airframe age (near-new); pressurisation; pre-buy at a PA-46 specialist. M600 vs M700: M700 = more power, performance margin; M600 = lower cost.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper M600

What is the difference between the Piper M600 and the Meridian/M500?
The M600 introduced an all-new, higher-capacity wing that holds more fuel, giving it longer range and a higher cruise (around 274 knots versus about 260 for the Meridian). It also moved to the Garmin G3000 touchscreen flight deck, and later SLS versions added Garmin emergency Autoland.
What is the M600 SLS and Garmin Autoland (HALO)?
SLS denotes M600s equipped with Garmin's Autonomi safety suite, including Autoland — marketed by Piper as HALO. If the pilot becomes incapacitated, a passenger (or the system itself) can trigger an automatic descent, approach and landing at a suitable airport with no piloting input. It is a major resale draw on equipped aircraft.
How fast is the Piper M600 and how far can it fly?
The M600 cruises around 274 knots on its PT6A turbine, and the larger wing's added fuel capacity gives it meaningfully longer range than the earlier Meridian — enough for serious single-engine, owner-flown cross-country missions. Exact figures vary by weight and altitude.

Piper M600 Inventory by Country

United States18
Canada2
Denmark1
France1
United Kingdom1
Poland1

Piper M600 by Price

Under $300k2
Under $500k26

Piper M600 by Decade

2020s1

Piper M600 Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper M600. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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