piper meridian
Market Report

Over the past year, inventory levels have been on the rise, up 16 aircraft from a year ago. Prices have also seen an increase to 1% higher than that of a year ago. Piper Meridians are selling at a slower pace on average than this time last year.  The days on market have increased 55% from this time last year. There have been 64 retail sales over the past 12 months, which represents 12% of the 529 Meridians in operation, so transaction volume IS healthy. In addition, Ten of these aircraft have transacted since the beginning of 2026.  Based on the recent supply and demand trends, there's currently about 9.1 years of inventory on the market for sale.  In summary, this market is Balanced. Although aircraft on the market has increased, overall transaction volume remains high, and prices have seen a slight increase as well.

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The Meridian brought turboprop performance to the PA-46 airframe — a pressurized, six-seat platform powered by a PT6A-42A engine that opened owner-flown turboprop flying to a much wider audience when it launched in 2000. Range, climb performance, and operating altitude all took a significant step up from piston alternatives, and the Meridian's familiar handling characteristics made the transition approachable for pilots moving up from the Malibu and Mirage line. It occupies a specific and useful niche in the used turboprop market: buyers who want the PT6 experience and the flexibility of a pressurized single, without the complexity or cost of a larger platform.

Meridian model overview

$972 Per Hour  $3.67 Per NM

variable cost

Seats

runway

1 + 5

2,000 ft

range

speed

Max Cruise Altitude

years produced

Normal Cruise: 265 KTS

30,000 ft

2001 - 2015

max range: 925 nm

payload

Payload Full Fuel: 335 lbs

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