
Piper
Contact
NORTH TEXAS
Larry Johnson
Phone 214-467-6063
Fax: 214-467-6067
ljohnson@cutteraviation.com
SOUTH TEXAS
John DeLawyer
Phone 210-384-3381
Fax: 210-340-8804
jdelawyer@cutteraviation.com
Piper Meridian
More than an aircraft. More than raw power. The Meridian is poetry and harmony combined with innovative design and sophisticated technology.
Designed to be admired with her sleek body, sophisticated air, uncompromising standards, and steadfast confidence. From the first glance, you know that the Meridian is different- you’ve finally found everything you’ve strived to attain. It is a height hard won and deeply satisfying.
Welcome to your Meridian.
Grace, class and performance. The Meridian looks fast on the ramp and performs at all Flight Levels. With Meridian, Piper has taken an unapologetic leap into the realm of outrageous elegance, luxury, performance and indulgence. Designed for pilots with a burning desire for more, Meridian is exuberant, powerful and stylish – the perfect marriage of technology, creativity and tactile pleasure. Its release rocked the world of general aviation. It will rock yours.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Manufacturer
Model
Thermodynamic Power
Climb Power
Take Off Power
Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6A-42A
1029 SHP
500 SHP
500 SHP
PROPELLER
Manufacturer
Number of Blades
Type
Diameter
Hartzell
4
Constant Speed, Reversible
82 in/
208 cm
WEIGHTS - Standard Equipment
Maximum Ramp Weight
Maximum Takeoff Weight
Typical Equipped Weight
Typical Useful Load (a)
4,892 lbs/2,218 kg
4,850 lbs/2,200 kg
3,394 lbs/1,539 kg
1,498 lbs/679.51 kg
DIMENSIONS
Wing Span
Length
Height
Cabin Length
Cabin Width
Cabin Height
43 ft/13.11 m
29.6 ft/9.02 m
11.3 ft/3.44 m
12.3 ft/3.75 m
4.1ft/1.25 m
3.9 ft/1.19 m
FUEL CAPACITY
Usable Fuel
170 gallons/644 liters
MAXIMUM SPEED
Gross Weight @ 18,500ft
CRUISING SPEEDS
Max Cruise Power
CRUISING RANGE
*Range With Full Fuel
ENDURANCE
*Endurance With Full Fuel
RATE OF CLIMB
@MTOW
218 knots/404 km/h
262 KTAS
1,018 nm/1,885 km
5.1 Hours
1,739 fpm
a. Typical useful load is maximum ramp weigh minus typical equipped weight. Useful load is indicated for a typically equipped aircraft.
*Full power climb to 30,000 ft , max cruise power, and decent with 45 minute reserve remaining.
EQUIPMENT
For current pricing, contact your Piper dealer.
POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A Turboprop Engine Hartzell Constant Speed, Reversible And Full Feathering Propeller Propeller System
- Beta Switch With Warning Light
- Hydraulic Topping Governor
Polished Propeller Spinner Woodward Overspeed Governor Engine And Propeller Controls
- Single Power Lever Fuel Condition Lever
- Emergency Fuel Control Lever
Bleed Air Pneumatic And Vacuum System Dust Covers - Engine Air Inlets And Exhaust Ports,
With Propeller Locks Starter Generator, 28 Volt Power Plant Instruments Meggitt EIDS-Engine Instrument Display System Comprised Of Two Active Matrix Color LCD Screens Displaying The Following:
- Torque Meter Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT) Tachometer - Propeller (Np) Tachometer - Gas Generator (Ng) Fuel Flow Vacuum Oil Temperature Oil Pressure
- Fuel Quantity - Total Fuel and Left & Right Tank Quantity
Engine Condition Trend Monitoring Capability (ECTM) Free Subscription to ECTM Service for One Year Fire Detection System
- Oil Cooler With Thermostatic Control
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
- Instrument Panel & Environmental Switch Panel Pilot's Flight Instruments Copilot's Flight Instruments Magnetic Compass Electric Clock w/Voice Recorder Overhead Switch Panel Containing:
- Engine Switches Electrical Switches De-Ice Switches
- Lighting Switches
Announciator Panel with Push-to-Test Pilot Pitot/Static System Pilot Alternate Static Source
- Copilot Pitot/Static System
COCKPIT, FLIGHT AND GROUND CONTROLS
- Primary Flight Controls, Dual Elevator & Rudder Control Cables Aileron Control Cables Electric Elevator Trim Switch - Pilot and Copilot Control Wheels Flight Trim - Console
- Electric Rudder Trim with Digital Display
- Electric and Manual Elevator Trim
Stall Warning Computer And Horn Heated Lift Detector Steerable Nose Wheel Brakes
- Pilot's Toe Brakes Copilot's Toe Brakes
- Parking Brake
Landing Gear, Retractable, Electro-hydraulic With Emergency Extension Capability Landing Gear Warning Horn With Mute Switch Wing Flaps, Electrically Operated With Pre-select Feature
- Wing Flap Position Indicator
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Batteries - 24 Volt Generator - 28 Volt, 200 AMP Alternator - 28 Volt, 135 AMP External Power Supply Receptacle - 28 Volt AN Type Voltage Regulator Generator Control Unit (GCU) Resettable-Type Circuit Breakers In Circuit Breaker Panel Digital Ammeter/Voltmeter Static Discharge Wicks
- Heated AN Pitot Heads
FUEL SYSTEM
- Integral Fuel Tanks Fuel Shutoff Valve Engine Driven Fuel Pump Electric Fuel Pump Fuel Filter With Bypass Fuel Tank Drain Fuel Sampling Bottle
- Flush Fuel Caps
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM & PROVISIONS
- Dual Engine Air Inlets And Inertial Separators Pneumatic Wing & Tail De-Icing Ice Inspection Light Heated AN Pitot Head, Pilot & Copilot Propeller De-Icing, Electric
- Pilot's Heated Glass Windshield
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
- External Lights
- Nose Gear Landing Light Wing Tip Taxi Lights Navigation Lights
- Wing tip Comet Strobe Lights
Cockpit Lights (Solid State Dimming)
- Landing Gear position
- Instrument Panel, Switch And Circuit Breaker Panel
Cockpit Dome Lights Cabin Overhead Lights Courtesy Lights Cabin Entrance
- Interior Baggage Compartment Lights
CABIN COMFORT SYSTEM
- Bleed Air Heat To Cabin Windshield Defrosters Air-Conditioning - HFC-134a Refrigerant Cycle System
- Cabin Air Vents For Heating, Ventilation And Cooling
EXTERNAL FEATURES & ACCESSORIES
- Exterior Storage Compartments, Two Propeller Gust Lock Turbine Inlet Plugs Shadowed Registration Numbers Polyurethane Exterior Finish Full Chemical Corrosion Protection Jack Pads Cabin Entrance Door With Built-In Steps Automatic Locator Beacon Locks And Keys
- Stainless Steel Access Fasteners
PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
- Cabin Altitude And Differential Pressure Indicator Cabin Rate Of Climb Indicator Cabin Door Seal (Molded) Cabin Outflow Pressure Regulating Valve Cabin Pressure Safety And Dump Valve Emergency Exit Pressure Seal (Molded) Variable Rate Cabin Pressure Controller - Sea Level Controller 5.5 psi Pressurization System Automatic Emergency Pressurization System Cabin Altitude Warning Light Emergency Oxygen System
- Absolute Pressure Regulator
COCKPIT AND CABIN APPOINTMENTS AND PROVISIONS
- All Leather Seats Highly Durable Simulated Leather Side Panels Wall To Wall Carpeting Improved Comfort Pilot/Copilot Seats With Inflatable Lumbar Support, Vertically Fore /Aft Adjustable, Reclining With Inertia Reel Shoulder Harness, Safety Belts And Stowaway Armrests Pilot Relief Tube Emergency Exit Pilot's Storm Window Scuff Pads, Pilot And Copilot Sunvisors Four Rear Passenger Seats, In Club Arrangement, Reclining, With Inertia Reel Shoulder Harness, Safety Belts And Stowaway Armrests Window Shades On Passenger Windows Stowaway Executive Writing Table Soundproofing, Quietized Double Pane Windows Cabin Accessible Luggage Compartment
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
PRODUCT SUPPORT/DOCUMENTS
- Full Two Year Factory Limited Warranty Initial Pilot Training Slot Pilot's Operating Handbook Aircraft & Engine Log Books Certificate of Airworthiness Inspection Forms
- Flight Bag
STANDARD AVIONICS SYSTEM
- Electronic Flight Information System
- Meggitt MAGIC Electronic Flight Display System
- Pilot And Copilot LCD Displays Portraying Operational and Navigational Flight Parameters
- Backup Mechanical Altimeter, Airspeed & Attitude Gyro
- ADAHRS
- Dual Meggit Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference System
NAV/COMM #1/GPS w/Glideslope
- GNS-530 w/Broad Band Antenna
NAV/COMM #2/GPS w/Glideslope
- GNS-530 w/Broad Band Antenna
Audio Selector Panel
- GMA 340 With Marker Beacon & Stereo Output For Aft Four Positions
Digital Transponder
- GTX-327 with Pilot Control Wheel ldent Button
Weather Radar
- Allied Signal RDR-2000 Vertical Profile
- Autopilot
- S-TEC System 550 Flight Control System with GPSS Roll Steering Altitude Hold, VOR/LOC/GS coupling Altitude Preselector/Alerter Yaw Damper System Automatic Longitudinal Electric Trim
- Weather Radar
- Allied Signal RDR-2000 Vertical Profile
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTAvionics Equipment Options
- 520 KRA-10A Radar Altimeter 525 RCR-650D ADF System And ANT-650a Antenna 575 DME 450 System (TCR 451 R/T W /IND 450 Indicator)
- 842 Second Digital Transponder GTX-327 With Pilot Control Wheel Ident Button
- 340M Enhanced Situation Awareness Package - Honeywell Integrated Hazard Avoidance System (IHAS) 8000 With KMD 850 Multi Function Display
Interior Equipment Options
- 276 5 Seat Interior -
Entertainment Cabinet (Replaces Seat # 3), Equipped With CD Player
- 280 Video/Multimedia Equipment (Requires 5 Seat Interior) 282 Quick Installation #3 Seat (Requires 5 Seat Interior, Option 276) 284 Storage Cabinet (For Use With Quick Installation #3 Seat, Option 282), Equipped With CD Player 320 Pilot Side Storage Cabinet and Audio Equipment, Equipped with CD Player (For Use With The Standard Interior Configuration)
- 430 Golf Bag Restraint System
Exterior & Auxiliary Options
- 710 Top or Bottom Metallic Base Color 712 Top and Bottom Metallic Base Color
- 725 Optional Paint Detailing (Includes Black Pin-striping Accenting Each Color)
Exterior Styling
- Standard 2005 Exterior Styling Offers a Choice of Colors in DuPont Imron
Piper Meridian
More than an aircraft. More than raw power. The Meridian is poetry and harmony combined with innovative design and sophisticated technology.
Designed to be admired with her sleek body, sophisticated air, uncompromising standards, and steadfast confidence. From the first glance, you know that the Meridian is different- you’ve finally found everything you’ve strived to attain. It is a height hard won and deeply satisfying.
Welcome to your Meridian.
Grace, class and performance. The Meridian looks fast on the ramp and performs at all Flight Levels. With Meridian, Piper has taken an unapologetic leap into the realm of outrageous elegance, luxury, performance and indulgence. Designed for pilots with a burning desire for more, Meridian is exuberant, powerful and stylish – the perfect marriage of technology, creativity and tactile pleasure. Its release rocked the world of general aviation. It will rock yours.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer
Model
Thermodynamic Power
Climb Power
Take Off Power
Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6A-42A
1029 SHP
500 SHP
500 SHP
Manufacturer
Number of Blades
Type
Diameter
Hartzell
4
Constant Speed, Reversible
82 in/
208 cm
Maximum Ramp Weight
Maximum Takeoff Weight
Typical Equipped Weight
Typical Useful Load (a)
4,892 lbs/2,218 kg
4,850 lbs/2,200 kg
3,394 lbs/1,539 kg
1,498 lbs/679.51 kg
Wing Span
Length
Height
Cabin Length
Cabin Width
Cabin Height
43 ft/13.11 m
29.6 ft/9.02 m
11.3 ft/3.44 m
12.3 ft/3.75 m
4.1ft/1.25 m
3.9 ft/1.19 m
Usable Fuel
170 gallons/644 liters
Gross Weight @ 18,500ft
CRUISING SPEEDS
Max Cruise Power
CRUISING RANGE
*Range With Full Fuel
ENDURANCE
*Endurance With Full Fuel
RATE OF CLIMB
@MTOW
218 knots/404 km/h
262 KTAS
1,018 nm/1,885 km
5.1 Hours
1,739 fpm
a. Typical useful load is maximum ramp weigh minus typical equipped weight. Useful load is indicated for a typically equipped aircraft.
*Full power climb to 30,000 ft , max cruise power, and decent with 45 minute reserve remaining.
EQUIPMENT
For current pricing, contact your Piper dealer.
POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A Turboprop Engine Hartzell Constant Speed, Reversible And Full Feathering Propeller Propeller System
- Beta Switch With Warning Light
- Hydraulic Topping Governor
- Single Power Lever Fuel Condition Lever
- Emergency Fuel Control Lever
With Propeller Locks Starter Generator, 28 Volt Power Plant Instruments Meggitt EIDS-Engine Instrument Display System Comprised Of Two Active Matrix Color LCD Screens Displaying The Following:- Torque Meter Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT) Tachometer - Propeller (Np) Tachometer - Gas Generator (Ng) Fuel Flow Vacuum Oil Temperature Oil Pressure
- Fuel Quantity - Total Fuel and Left & Right Tank Quantity
- Oil Cooler With Thermostatic Control
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
- Instrument Panel & Environmental Switch Panel Pilot's Flight Instruments Copilot's Flight Instruments Magnetic Compass Electric Clock w/Voice Recorder Overhead Switch Panel Containing:
- Engine Switches Electrical Switches De-Ice Switches
- Lighting Switches
- Copilot Pitot/Static System
COCKPIT, FLIGHT AND GROUND CONTROLS
- Primary Flight Controls, Dual Elevator & Rudder Control Cables Aileron Control Cables Electric Elevator Trim Switch - Pilot and Copilot Control Wheels Flight Trim - Console
- Electric Rudder Trim with Digital Display
- Electric and Manual Elevator Trim
- Pilot's Toe Brakes Copilot's Toe Brakes
- Parking Brake
- Wing Flap Position Indicator
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Batteries - 24 Volt Generator - 28 Volt, 200 AMP Alternator - 28 Volt, 135 AMP External Power Supply Receptacle - 28 Volt AN Type Voltage Regulator Generator Control Unit (GCU) Resettable-Type Circuit Breakers In Circuit Breaker Panel Digital Ammeter/Voltmeter Static Discharge Wicks
- Heated AN Pitot Heads
FUEL SYSTEM
- Integral Fuel Tanks Fuel Shutoff Valve Engine Driven Fuel Pump Electric Fuel Pump Fuel Filter With Bypass Fuel Tank Drain Fuel Sampling Bottle
- Flush Fuel Caps
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM & PROVISIONS
- Dual Engine Air Inlets And Inertial Separators Pneumatic Wing & Tail De-Icing Ice Inspection Light Heated AN Pitot Head, Pilot & Copilot Propeller De-Icing, Electric
- Pilot's Heated Glass Windshield
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
- External Lights
- Nose Gear Landing Light Wing Tip Taxi Lights Navigation Lights
- Wing tip Comet Strobe Lights
- Landing Gear position
- Instrument Panel, Switch And Circuit Breaker Panel
- Interior Baggage Compartment Lights
CABIN COMFORT SYSTEM
- Bleed Air Heat To Cabin Windshield Defrosters Air-Conditioning - HFC-134a Refrigerant Cycle System
- Cabin Air Vents For Heating, Ventilation And Cooling
EXTERNAL FEATURES & ACCESSORIES
- Exterior Storage Compartments, Two Propeller Gust Lock Turbine Inlet Plugs Shadowed Registration Numbers Polyurethane Exterior Finish Full Chemical Corrosion Protection Jack Pads Cabin Entrance Door With Built-In Steps Automatic Locator Beacon Locks And Keys
- Stainless Steel Access Fasteners
PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
- Cabin Altitude And Differential Pressure Indicator Cabin Rate Of Climb Indicator Cabin Door Seal (Molded) Cabin Outflow Pressure Regulating Valve Cabin Pressure Safety And Dump Valve Emergency Exit Pressure Seal (Molded) Variable Rate Cabin Pressure Controller - Sea Level Controller 5.5 psi Pressurization System Automatic Emergency Pressurization System Cabin Altitude Warning Light Emergency Oxygen System
- Absolute Pressure Regulator
COCKPIT AND CABIN APPOINTMENTS AND PROVISIONS
- All Leather Seats Highly Durable Simulated Leather Side Panels Wall To Wall Carpeting Improved Comfort Pilot/Copilot Seats With Inflatable Lumbar Support, Vertically Fore /Aft Adjustable, Reclining With Inertia Reel Shoulder Harness, Safety Belts And Stowaway Armrests Pilot Relief Tube Emergency Exit Pilot's Storm Window Scuff Pads, Pilot And Copilot Sunvisors Four Rear Passenger Seats, In Club Arrangement, Reclining, With Inertia Reel Shoulder Harness, Safety Belts And Stowaway Armrests Window Shades On Passenger Windows Stowaway Executive Writing Table Soundproofing, Quietized Double Pane Windows Cabin Accessible Luggage Compartment
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
PRODUCT SUPPORT/DOCUMENTS
- Full Two Year Factory Limited Warranty Initial Pilot Training Slot Pilot's Operating Handbook Aircraft & Engine Log Books Certificate of Airworthiness Inspection Forms
- Flight Bag
STANDARD AVIONICS SYSTEM
- Electronic Flight Information System
- Meggitt MAGIC Electronic Flight Display System
- Pilot And Copilot LCD Displays Portraying Operational and Navigational Flight Parameters
- Backup Mechanical Altimeter, Airspeed & Attitude Gyro
- Meggitt MAGIC Electronic Flight Display System
- ADAHRS
- Dual Meggit Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference System
- GNS-530 w/Broad Band Antenna
- GNS-530 w/Broad Band Antenna
- GMA 340 With Marker Beacon & Stereo Output For Aft Four Positions
- GTX-327 with Pilot Control Wheel ldent Button
- Allied Signal RDR-2000 Vertical Profile
- Autopilot
- S-TEC System 550 Flight Control System with GPSS Roll Steering Altitude Hold, VOR/LOC/GS coupling Altitude Preselector/Alerter Yaw Damper System Automatic Longitudinal Electric Trim
- Weather Radar
- Allied Signal RDR-2000 Vertical Profile
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTAvionics Equipment Options
- 520 KRA-10A Radar Altimeter 525 RCR-650D ADF System And ANT-650a Antenna 575 DME 450 System (TCR 451 R/T W /IND 450 Indicator)
- 842 Second Digital Transponder GTX-327 With Pilot Control Wheel Ident Button
- 340M Enhanced Situation Awareness Package - Honeywell Integrated Hazard Avoidance System (IHAS) 8000 With KMD 850 Multi Function Display
Interior Equipment Options
- 276 5 Seat Interior -
Entertainment Cabinet (Replaces Seat # 3), Equipped With CD Player
- 280 Video/Multimedia Equipment (Requires 5 Seat Interior) 282 Quick Installation #3 Seat (Requires 5 Seat Interior, Option 276) 284 Storage Cabinet (For Use With Quick Installation #3 Seat, Option 282), Equipped With CD Player 320 Pilot Side Storage Cabinet and Audio Equipment, Equipped with CD Player (For Use With The Standard Interior Configuration)
- 430 Golf Bag Restraint System
Exterior & Auxiliary Options
- 710 Top or Bottom Metallic Base Color 712 Top and Bottom Metallic Base Color
- 725 Optional Paint Detailing (Includes Black Pin-striping Accenting Each Color)
Exterior Styling
- Standard 2005 Exterior Styling Offers a Choice of Colors in DuPont Imron
- Allied Signal RDR-2000 Vertical Profile