Piper Meridian Aircraft (PA-46-500TP)
The Piper Meridian (PA-46-500TP, later renamed M500) is the entry-level turboprop in the PA-46 line — a pressurised, single-engine PT6A-42A turboprop seating six and cruising around 260 knots. It is one of the easiest-to-fly turboprops, with single-pilot certification, modern avionics (G1000 on later, Garmin G3000 on the M500) and Garmin Autoland on later M500s. For an owner stepping up from a piston Malibu/Mirage, the Meridian is the natural next move into turbine ownership.
99 used Piper Meridian aircraft for sale · 6-seat · Used median asking $1,273,000 · updated 14 hours ago
Piper Meridian Specifications
Model specThe Piper Meridian 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).
Piper Meridian for Sale
Browse all listings →Piper Meridian asking prices range from $725,053 to $2,300,000, with a median of $1,273,000 (market reference $1,200,000).
Piper Meridian 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. | 18 |
| 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 |
| M600 | 2016–now | 6 | 274 kts (507 km/h) | 1,484 nm (2,748 km) | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | $2.8M – $3.2M | Buy an M600 for a modern, long-range PT6A single with G3000 glass and, on SLS examples, Garmin emergency Autoland. Step down to the Meridian/M500 for a lower-cost turboprop, or up to the M700 Fury for the newest, most powerful PA-46. | 7 |
| 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 Meridian
See how the Piper Meridian stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Piper Meridian Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Meridian cost? Used Meridian prices: $725K – $2.3M, average $1.3M (median $1.3M); market reference $1.2M, across 38 priced of 99 active listings.
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 Meridian 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.
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 Meridian
Buying a Piper Meridian comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Meridian
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Piper Meridian Inventory by Country
| United States | 79 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Piper Meridian Inventory by State
| Texas | 35 |
| Kansas | 26 |
| Florida | 25 |
| California | 7 |
| Iowa | 7 |
| North Carolina | 6 |
| Maryland | 6 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Indiana | 6 |
| Nevada | 5 |
| Kentucky | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
Piper Meridian by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 26 |
Recently Sold Piper Meridian
| 2012 Meridian | $1,379,000 |
| 2004 Meridian | $1,659,645 |
| 2020 Meridian | $2,520,000 |
| 2004 Meridian | $1,610,000 |
| 1996 Meridian | $835,000 |
| 2007 Meridian | $1,346,527 |
Piper Meridian Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Meridian. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database