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2025 Piper M-Class M500
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($2,990,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- No Autopilot (64% of comps have one) -1.2%
- No ADS-B (86% of comps have one) -2.2%
- No FIKI (known ice) (64% of comps have one) -0.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper M-Class M500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | — |
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 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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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 | $213,652 | $213,652 |
| Variable | $210,720 | $342,420 |
| Total / hour | $2,122 | $1,711 |
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.
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