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2020 PIPER M500
Starts from the median asking price of 60 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($839,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings +0.8%
- Airframe time +111 hr vs comps -0.2%
- Engine time +215 hr vs comps -1.7%
- No Autopilot (68% of comps have one) -1.2%
- ADS-B (55% of comps) +1.2%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper M500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 915 hrs |
| Engine time | 915 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345, Garmin GTX33 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Aspen EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS-B |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | GTS 825 |
| Avionics / DME | KN63 |
Description
No Damage History
Modifications
Oxygen bottle & mask - OVERHAULED 2026
Avionics
Flight Stream 510 Surfacewatch SVT - Garmin Synthetic Vision TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (ADS-B "In" compliant) WX-500 StormScope DME - BendixKing KN63 Remote DME GTX 33D ES Diversity Transponder - with Dual Antennas (Position 1) & GTX345 Digital Transponder (Position 2) ADF - Becker RA3502 Remote ELT - Artex 1000 STB avionics - Aspen EFD1000
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper M500 lands versus other Piper M500 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
57th pct915 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time
62nd pct915 hours since new · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | M500 |
| Serial Number | 4697671 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | EK-500 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 915 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 915 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Flight Stream 510 Surfacewatch SVT - Garmin Synthetic Vision TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (ADS-B "In" compliant) WX-500 StormScope DME - BendixKing KN63 Remote DME GTX 33D ES Diversity Transponder - with Dual Antennas (Position 1) & GTX345 Digital Transponder (Position 2) ADF - Becker RA3502 Remote ELT - Artex 1000 STB avionics - Aspen EFD1000 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Oxygen bottle & mask - OVERHAULED 2026 |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2020 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2020 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper M500
Typical model-level figures for the Piper M500 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $69,120 | $112,320 |
| Fixed | $155,450 | $155,450 |
| Variable | $210,720 | $342,420 |
| Total / hour | $1,831 | $1,532 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 800 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 225 kts · 259 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 3' 10" × 4' 2" × 12' 3" |
| Interior volume | 201 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 2700 ft / 2900 ft |
About this plane
The Piper M500 has a variable operating cost of $967 per hour. It offers a range of 225 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 235 knots (270 mph), with an average fuel burn of 48 gallons per hour. The cabin of the M500 measures 3'10" high, 4'2" wide, and 12'3" long, delivering 201 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 occupants, including the pilot, the aircraft features a pressurized, luxurious cabin with executive seating for a refined and comfortable flying experience. Requiring only 2,700 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the M500 excels in short-runway operations while maintaining impressive cruise efficiency, making it a smart choice for operators seeking performance, comfort, and versatility in a single-engine turboprop. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper M500's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
Previous listing for EK-500
2020 PIPER M500
- Then asking
- $2.2M
- Airframe
- 915 hrs
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Last flight
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