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2026 PIPER M500
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($3,050,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Autopilot (55% of comps) +0.8%
- No FIKI (known ice) (55% of comps have one) -0.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper M500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 0 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335D |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASA G1000, GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350c |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 75 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS-B |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | GTS 825 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 63, DME 110 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
Description
Make sure to get a factory new M500 in 2026! Order now! The M500 combines stellar performance with state-of-the-art technology and safety features, and stylish, elegant luxury. The tried-and-true PT6A-42A turbine engine with 500 SHP and the impressive Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics Suite with the GFC 700 Autopilot come together to set a new standard for capability and value. Long-range and short-range missions alike are easily mastered, while you and your passengers cruise high above weather and traffic. The M500 sets the new standard in its class for efficient operations, value and freedom.
Modifications
SurfaceWatch GWX 75 Weather Radar Enhancement Jeppesen ChartView SVT – Garmin Synthetic Vision TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) Flight Stream 510 with Connext (Incl. 1 year subscription to Garmin Pilot) GDL 69A SXM Satellite Radio / Weather (Incl. 3-month trial subscription) GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver L3 WX-500 Stormscope GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System GTX 335 Second Digital Transponder GTX 345D Diversity Transponder & GTX 335 Digital Transponder Becker ADF 3500 BendixKing KN 63 Remote DME 110 volt AC Power Outlet Lee AeroSpace CoolView Windows Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller AMSAFE: AmSafe Seatbelts – Pilot and Co-Pilot Positions United Kingdom Lighting Package RVSM – Aftermarket Installation
Avionics
GARMIN G1000 NXi AVIONICS SUITE with GFC 700 AutoPilot and Enhanced AFCS Enablement GMC 710 AP Controller and Yaw Damper System GCU 476 Keypad Garmin GI-275 Standby GMA-350C Digital Audio Panel GTX 345R Transponder (ADS-B IN & OUT) GWX 8000 Weather Radar FIKI – Flight Into Known Icing Garmin FliteCharts Garmin SafeTaxi PiperAire Air Conditioning Bose A20 Headsets (2) USB Charging Ports Integrated Digital Cabin Pressurization System Rosen Visors
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General
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | M500 |
| Condition | New |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-42A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN G1000 NXi AVIONICS SUITE with GFC 700 AutoPilot and Enhanced AFCS Enablement GMC 710 AP Controller and Yaw Damper System GCU 476 Keypad Garmin GI-275 Standby GMA-350C Digital Audio Panel GTX 345R Transponder (ADS-B IN & OUT) GWX 8000 Weather Radar FIKI – Flight Into Known Icing Garmin FliteCharts Garmin SafeTaxi PiperAire Air Conditioning Bose A20 Headsets (2) USB Charging Ports Integrated Digital Cabin Pressurization System Rosen Visors |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | SurfaceWatch GWX 75 Weather Radar Enhancement Jeppesen ChartView SVT – Garmin Synthetic Vision TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) Flight Stream 510 with Connext (Incl. 1 year subscription to Garmin Pilot) GDL 69A SXM Satellite Radio / Weather (Incl. 3-month trial subscription) GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver L3 WX-500 Stormscope GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System GTX 335 Second Digital Transponder GTX 345D Diversity Transponder & GTX 335 Digital Transponder Becker ADF 3500 BendixKing KN 63 Remote DME 110 volt AC Power Outlet Lee AeroSpace CoolView Windows Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller AMSAFE: AmSafe Seatbelts – Pilot and Co-Pilot Positions United Kingdom Lighting Package RVSM – Aftermarket 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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