N46WE

The airframe registered as N46WE is a 2002-built Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian with manufacturer serial number 4697134. This specific Meridian is a single‑engine turboprop piston derivative notable for its PT6 powerplant installation and 6-place executive cabin; detailed public records on ownership transfers are Not published. The U.S.-registered aircraft bears registration US, and routine registry actions, operator base, and recent valuation or condition reports are Not published. Maintenance history and any major refurbishments are Not published.

The airframe is outfitted in a 6-place executive cabin configurable with club or forward-facing seating and is a pressurized environment suitable for business and personal transport. Typical avionics fit for this airframe is the Garmin G1000 NXi as found in many M500-equipment examples or retrofit installations, supporting modern glass‑cockpit navigation, comms, and integrated flight displays. Operational missions for this Meridian normally include medium‑range executive travel up to its approximately 1,000 nm range and high‑altitude cruise to its 30,000 ft ceiling, balancing speed (around 260 kts) and fuel efficiency for single‑engine turboprops. Specific interior appointments, unique amenities, and any airframe‑specific maintenance considerations beyond standard PT6 and pressurization system practices are Not published.

The Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian occupies the high‑performance, single‑engine turboprop niche, offering turboprop reliability with a six‑place executive cabin and pressurization for higher‑altitude, weather‑avoidant routing. Competing models include single‑engine turboprops and smaller light jets that target owner‑pilots and charter operators needing long range and efficient cruise speed; the Meridian’s 260‑kt cruise and PT6A powerplant position it competitively for owner‑operators. Market considerations typically emphasize engine overhaul status (PT6A lifecycle), avionics retrofits such as the Garmin G1000 NXi, and pressurization-system condition when assessing maintenance and resale value.