The Piper M500 has a variable operating cost of $967 per hour. It offers a range of 225 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 235 knots (270 mph), with an average fuel burn of 48 gallons per hour. The cabin of the M500 measures 3’10” high, 4’2″ wide, and 12’3″ long, delivering 201 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 occupants, including the pilot, the aircraft features a pressurized, luxurious cabin with executive seating for a refined and comfortable flying experience. Requiring only 2,700 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the M500 excels in short-runway operations while maintaining impressive cruise efficiency, making it a smart choice for operators seeking performance, comfort, and versatility in a single-engine turboprop.
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Piper M500 | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
1
/
5
Seat Full Range
225
/
259
Normal Cruise
235
/
270
Avg Pre Owned Price
2263393
Cost Per NM
4
Sample Budget
Piper M500
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 45000 NM | 73125 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $60000 | $97500 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $206700 | $206700 |
| Total Variable Cost | $193400 | $314275 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $2000 | $1603 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
45000
Total Hrs
45000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
45000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242