Piper M500

Overview

• An evolution of Piper’s original turboprop,the M500 cockpit features a significantly upgraded iteration of the Garmin G1000 avionics suite that the Meridian has used since 2009. It provides underspeed protection and coupled go-arounds—all while Garmin’s synthetic vision technology heightens situational awareness. Electronic stability protection works passively to keep the aircraft within its flight envelope. The M500 retains the design’s roomy cabin, accessed via an airstair door, with natural leather seats. And also like its Meridian predecessor, the M500 is among the least-expensive certified turboprops in production.

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Specifications

• Powerplant

  Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A, 500 shp

• Propellers

  Hartzell 4 blade constant speed

• Length

  28 ft 10 in

• Height

  11 ft 4 in

• Wingspan

  43 ft

• Wing Area

  175 sq ft

• Wing loading

  27.8 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  10.2 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

  4 ft 2 in

• Empty Weight

  3,433 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  5,134 lb

• Useful load

  1,698 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  559 lb

• Fuel capacity

  173 gal/170 gal usable

• Baggage capacity

  100 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  1,650 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  2,438 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

• Service ceiling

  30,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  2,110 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  1,020 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  260 KTAS

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  95 KIAS

• V_Y

  125 KIAS

• V_NE

• V_S1

  79 kt

• V_SO

  69 kt

For more information, contact Piper Aircraft Inc at or via https://www.piper.com/model/m500/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.