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2006 Piper PA-46-600TP M600
- January 31, 2023
Piper M Series for Sale — Buy or Sell Piper M350, M500 and M600 Aircraft Worldwide
The Piper M Series represents the modern evolution of Piper Aircraft's pressurised single-engine performance lineup — a family of sophisticated, high-capability aircraft spanning from the piston-powered M350 to the turboprop M500 and the flagship M600, offering owner-pilots a clear progression path from fast piston performance through to single-engine turboprop excellence. Combining pressurised cabins, retractable undercarriage, advanced Garmin G3000 avionics, and proven powerplants, the Piper M Series delivers genuine cross-country capability for six occupants in a package that remains accessible to experienced owner-pilots. Piper M Series aircraft for sale attract pilots seeking the latest in Piper's engineering with full factory support and warranty coverage on recent models. Airplane Trade is the leading marketplace for M Series aircraft worldwide.
The Piper M Series Family
Piper Aircraft rebranded its PA-46 lineup as the M Series in 2015, replacing the Malibu Mirage, Meridian, and Matrix designations with the M350, M500, and M600 names that better reflect the aircraft's power outputs and position them in a clear product hierarchy. The M Series branding also coincided with the introduction of the Garmin G3000 avionics suite across the lineup, significantly modernising the cockpit experience. The M600, introduced in 2017, brought a new level of performance with the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine and introduced the groundbreaking Garmin Autoland (Piper Autosafe) emergency autonomous landing system that can safely land the aircraft without pilot input in an emergency — a world-first for a production single-engine aircraft.
M Series Variants
- Piper M350 (PA-46-350P) — Continuation of the Malibu Mirage; Continental TSIO-550-C piston engine, 350 hp; pressurised 6-seat cabin; Garmin G1000 NXi avionics; cruise speed 213 knots at FL250; the most accessible M Series entry point.
- Piper M500 (PA-46-500TP) — Turboprop M Series; Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine, 500 shp; pressurised 6-seat cabin; Garmin G3000 avionics with autothrottle; cruise speed 260 knots at FL280; the sweet spot of the M Series for turboprop performance.
- Piper M600 (PA-46-600TP) — Flagship M Series turboprop; PT6A-42A engine, 600 shp; Garmin G3000 avionics with autothrottle; Garmin Autoland emergency autonomous landing system (Piper Autosafe); cruise speed 274 knots at FL300; the most capable and technologically advanced single-engine piston or turboprop aircraft certified under Part 23.
- Piper M600/SLS — Safety and Landing System designation for M600 aircraft equipped with the full Garmin Autoland suite; commands a premium over earlier M600 aircraft without the system.
Performance — Piper M600
- Engine — Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-42A, 600 shp
- Maximum Cruise Speed — 274 knots TAS at FL300
- Long-Range Cruise — 252 knots at FL280
- Range — 1,658 nm (with IFR reserves)
- Maximum Altitude — FL300 (30,000 ft)
- Rate of Climb — 1,422 ft/min (sea level, MTOW)
- MTOW — 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
- Useful Load — Approximately 1,600 lb (726 kg)
- Fuel Type — Jet-A
- Seating — Pilot + up to 5 passengers
- Pressurisation — 6.0 psi differential
Performance — Piper M500
- Engine — Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-42A, 500 shp
- Maximum Cruise Speed — 260 knots TAS at FL280
- Range — 1,000 nm (with IFR reserves)
- Maximum Altitude — FL280 (28,000 ft)
- Rate of Climb — 1,300 ft/min (sea level, MTOW)
- MTOW — 5,092 lb (2,310 kg)
- Seating — Pilot + up to 5 passengers
Garmin Autoland — A Safety Revolution
The Garmin Autoland system fitted to the M600/SLS (marketed by Piper as Autosafe) represents a genuine revolution in single-pilot aviation safety. If the pilot becomes incapacitated, any occupant can press the Autoland button — or the system can activate automatically if it detects prolonged absence of pilot input. The system then autonomously selects a suitable nearby airport, files a flight plan, manages the descent, configures the aircraft for landing, communicates with ATC on the emergency frequency, makes Mayday calls, and lands the aircraft — all without human intervention. This capability, unprecedented in a production single-engine aircraft, fundamentally changes the safety calculus for single-pilot IFR operations and is increasingly requested by pilots who fly long over-water or wilderness routes.
Buying a Piper M Series Aircraft — Key Considerations
- Engine Hours (M500/M600) — PT6A-42A engines operate on-condition; assess hours since new and hot section inspection records carefully; budget $200,000-$300,000 for overhaul.
- Engine Hours (M350) — Continental TSIO-550-C TBO is 2,000 hours; assess hours and compression carefully; budget $30,000-$45,000 for overhaul.
- Avionics Software — Garmin G3000 and G1000 NXi suites receive regular software updates; verify currency and plan for periodic update costs.
- Autoland Status (M600) — Verify whether the aircraft has the full Autoland/SLS system; this significantly affects both value and safety capability.
- Warranty Status — Recent M Series aircraft may still carry factory warranty coverage; verify status with Piper Aircraft.
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Airplane Trade is the premier global marketplace for Piper M Series aircraft including the M350, M500, M600, and M600/SLS. Browse verified listings from private owners, corporate flight departments, and Piper authorised dealers worldwide. Each listing includes engine status, avionics configuration, Autoland status, and direct seller contact. Find your Piper M Series aircraft on Airplane Trade today.