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2012 Piper Meridian Engine make/model P&W PT6A-42A Horsepower on takeoff 500 TBO (hrs.) 3600 Fuel type Jet A Propellor Hartzell 4-blade, CS Max takeoff weight (lbs.) 5092 Empty weight, std. (lbs.) 3433 Useful load, std. (lbs.) 1701 Usable fuel, std. (gals./lbs) 170/1139 Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.) 562 Wingspan (ft.) 43 Overall length 29 ft. […]

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