The Piper PA-46 (ICAO type PA46) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the 6PCLM (Normal Category) category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,450 nm, a cruise speed of 201 knots, a service ceiling of 30,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.
Piper PA-46
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,715
- Active
- 2,681
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
252 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-46-310P PA-46-310P | — | 1,900–2,200 kg | 1,070–1,450 nm | 201 kt | 6 |
| PA-46-350P PA-46-350P | — | 1,900–2,200 kg | 1,070–1,450 nm | 201 kt | 6 |
| PA-46-500TP PA-46-500TP | — | 2,200 kg | 1,070 nm | — | 6 |
| PA-46-600TP PA-46-600TP | — | 2,721.55–2,722 kg | — | — | 5 |
| PA-46-701TP PA-46-701TP | — | 2,200 kg | 1,070 nm | — | 6 |
| PA-46R-350T PA-46R-350T | — | 1,900–2,200 kg | 1,070–1,450 nm | 201 kt | 6 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A25SO · Rev 31 · issued 2018-07-30
- Category
- 6PCLM (Normal Category)
- MTOW
- 2,722 kg
- MZFW
- 2,213 kg
- Seats
- 6 passengers
- Fuel
- 985 L
- Ceiling
- 30,000 ft
Pratt & Whitney Canada, PT6A-42A
FAR 23, effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 14 CFR Part 23 Amendment 23-62, effective January 31, 2012.
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Piper PA-46 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-46 fleet — updated daily.
17 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,070 registered Piper PA-46 with a known build year (76% of the 2,715 we track), the median age is 17 years.
173changed registration in 12 months
173 of the 2,715 registered Piper PA-46 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 173 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 211
- Tracked flights
- 342
- Tracked flight hours
- 932
- Share of fleet flying
- 8%
211 Piper PA-46 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (8% of the registered fleet), across 342 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
252Piper PA-46 listed for sale
Asking prices from $1K to $4.6M, typically $595K–$1.5M — based on 231 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper PA-46 manuals & documents
38 documents for the Piper PA-46 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Avionics Manual · Service Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Piper M500, a single-engine, pressurized turboprop aircraft. It provides essential information for pilots, including specifications, performance data, and operational guidelines. The M500 is equipped with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine, delivering 500 shp, and features a Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck. This handbook is designed to assist pilots in understanding the aircraft's capabilities, limitations, and maintenance requirements, ensuring safe and efficient operation. It includes detailed sections on engine specifications, weights, speeds, fuel capacity, and operational costs, making it a comprehensive reference for both new and experienced pilots.
- Max Takeoff Weight: 5,092 lbs (2,310 kg)
- Max Cruise Speed: 260 ktas (482 km/h)
- Fuel Capacity: 170 US gal (644 liters)
- Range with 45 min reserve: 1,000 nm (1,852 km)
- Max Operating Altitude: 30,000 ft (9,144 m)
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadSERVICE LETTER NO. 1285B20214 pages · 54 KB · via s3.amazonaws.com
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 11/21B/8 – Piper PA-46 Series201912 pages · 59 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadPiper M500 Pilot's Operating Handbook20187 pages · 2.4 MB · via sales.airflite.com.au
- ReadPiper M600 Pilot's Operating Handbook20177 pages · 3.1 MB · via cutteraviation.com
- ReadPiper M500 Pilot's Operating Handbook20159 pages · 971 KB · via cutteraviation.com
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Weight & Balance
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadCUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION FILE202468 pages · 1.2 MB · via www.piper.com
- ReadMMEL PA-46-600TP Rev 0, Piper Aircraft Inc.20225 pages · 189 KB · via www.faa.gov
- Read2017 Piper M500201711 pages · 11.7 MB · via moonjetgroup.com
- ReadFlying Piper’s New M600 Turboprop201610 pages · 4.0 MB · via cutteraviation.com
Model Guide
Airworthiness Directives
Service Bulletins
- ReadPiper M600/SLS Overview202212 pages · 14.2 MB · via cutteraviation.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1318B20181.0 MB · via regulations.gov
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1317C201716 pages · 2.7 MB · via cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1280A20161.7 MB · via barteltaviation.com
- ReadHeated Windshield Test Procedure2016425 KB · via barteltaviation.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 123720113 pages · 65 KB · via cutteraviation.com
- ReadService Bulletin198888 KB · via continental.aero
Type Certificate
Emergency Procedures
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What is the range of the Piper PA-46?
The Piper PA-46 has a maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-46 carry?
The Piper PA-46 seats up to 6 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-46?
The Piper PA-46's maximum take-off weight is 2,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-46?
The Piper PA-46's ICAO type designator is PA46.
How many Piper PA-46 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2,715 registered Piper PA-46 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-46 aircraft
Individual PA-46 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N721WA· 2026
- N931MA· 2026
- N131SA· 2026
- N250FG· 2026
- N105DE· 2026
- N350SA· 2026
- C-FVPT· 2026
- N700AZ· 2026
- N464U· 2026
- C-GLER· 2026
- PS-RZR· 2026
- PS-IMG· 2026
- N302WA· 2026
- N117DK· 2026
- N250DF· 2026
- N76FG· 2026
- VH-8CX· 2026
- N737BR· 2026
- N27CZ· 2026
- N19FY· 2026
- N354MC· 2026
- N546C· 2026
- N655AB· 2026
- N250FY· 2026