Piper Aircraft
M500
The Piper M500 is a single-engine pressurized turboprop derived from the Piper Meridian, powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine delivering 500 shp. Introduced in 2015 with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite and a redesigned interior, the M500 offers an affordable entry into single-engine turboprop ownership with a pressurized cabin seating up to 5 passengers. It is well regarded for its owner-pilot-friendly economics and Piper's long heritage in the Meridian/M-class product line.
- 500 shp PT6A-42A engine
- Pressurized cabin, 5 passengers
- Garmin G1000 NXi avionics
- 1,000 nm+ range
- Affordable turboprop ownership
- Single-pilot certified
M500 key specifications
- Range
- 1,000 nm
- Cruise speed
- 260 kts
- Passengers
- up to 5
- Max take-off weight
- 5,092 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Turboprop
About the M500
Introduced in 2015 in USA, the Piper Aircraft M500 is a turboprop from the M-Series family built for efficient operations, often from shorter or less-developed runways. It is a current-generation design.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 260 knots. It seats up to 5 passengers and is powered by 1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine.
Its 1,000 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.
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