Piper Meridian Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
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.
4 used Piper Meridian aircraft for sale in Germany · 6-seat · Used median asking $1,273,000 · updated 2 days 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
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 – $824K | 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. | 289 |
| 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. | 13 |
| 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. | 39 |
| M600 | 2016–now | 6 | 274 kts (507 km/h) | 1,484 nm (2,748 km) | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | $2.2M – $4.4M | 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. | 28 |
| M700 | 2023–now | 6 | 301 kts (557 km/h) | 1,437 nm (2,661 km) | 1,772 lbs (804 kg) | $3.8M – $4.5M | 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. | 24 |
| Malibu JetProp | — | 6 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | $753K – $1M | 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. | 8 |
| Mirage | — | 6 | 213 kts (394 km/h) | 1,345 nm (2,491 km) | 1,230 lbs (558 kg) | $257K – $1.9M | 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. | 54 |
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 4 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 | 82 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Piper Meridian Inventory by State
| Texas | 35 |
| Kansas | 26 |
| Florida | 25 |
| California | 8 |
| 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