2008 Piper Meridian

Monday, September 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The document provides detailed specifications for the Piper Meridian aircraft.
It features a base price of $1,896,500 and is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine.
Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 260 knots and a service ceiling of 30,000 feet.
The aircraft has a useful load of 1698 lbs, a maximum ramp weight of 5134 lbs, and specific takeoff/landing distances.

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Piper Meridian

Base price:

$1,896,500

Engine:

Pratt &âWhitney PT6A-42A

Thermodynamic Power (shp):

1090

Max Ramp Weight (lbs.):

5134

Useful Load (lbs.):

1698

Wingspan (ft.):

43

Wing Area (sq. ft.):

183

Fuel Capacity, Useable (gals.):

170

PERFORMANCE

V_so (KIAS):

69

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

1556

Max Certified Altitude (ft.):

30,000

Max Cruise Speed (kts.):

260

Takeoff Distance (ft.):

1650

Takeoff Over 50 Ft. Obstacle (ft.):

2438

Landing Distance (ft.):

1020

Landing Over 50 Ft. Obstacle (ft.):

2110

Source: Piper Aircraft

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