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2. Aircraft Introduction
Piper PA46-500TP
Meridian

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PA46 Initial Training
Aircraft General
Aircraft Systems
Performance
Limitations
Normal Procedures
Emergency Procedures
Weight and Balance
Piper Operating Tips
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PA46 Aircraft General
Meridian – PA46-500TP
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5. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
High Performance
PW PT6A-42A Turboprop
500 shp/continuous
Complex Aircraft
fowler flaps
4 blade constant speed prop
retractable landing gear
Pressurized cabin
Service Ceiling* – 30,000 feet
Normal Cruise – 265 KTAS
Fuel – JetA / 170 gal usable
5 to 6 place
Normal category
Single engine land
Approved for
Day/Night VFR
Day/Night IFR
Known Icing Conditions
*Note: Service Ceiling is 30,000 feet, however, it is not RVSM so the operating ceiling becomes FL280
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6. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Airframe Structure
Low wing, semi-monocoque
Primarily all metal structure
Fiberglass & composite in specific areas
Flush riveting & adhesive bonds
Reduce drag
Increase strength
Reduce corrosion exposure
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7. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Dimensions
Height – 11.3 ft/3.44m
Length – 29.6ft/9.02m
Wingspan – 43.0ft/13.11m
Dihedral – 4.5 degrees
Horizontal Stab – 17ft/5.18m
Wheel stance – 12.33ft/3.76m
Ground stance – 2.25ft/0.68m
Tail Clearance – 5.25ft/1.6m
Prop Diameter – 6.9ft/2.1m
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8. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Fuselage
Nose & Aft sections unpressurized
Center Section – Pressurized
Nose Section
NLG assembly & Engine Compartment
Aft Section
Empennage
Equipment bay – ELT, VCCS
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9. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Forward Section
Non-pressurized
Engine compartment
PT6A-42A
Engine accessories
Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Assembly
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10. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Cabin Section
Cockpit or Flight Deck
Main Cabin Door
Over wing Emergency Exit
Pilot Oxygen System
Co-Pilot Oxygen
Storage Cabinet
Cabin Seating
Passenger Oxygen
Cabin Lighting
Cabin Vents
Cabin Communications
Baggage Compartment
Cabin Seats
Pressure bulkheads
Pilot/Co-Pilot Windscreens
Crew Seats
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11. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Aft Section
Non-Pressurized
Empennage Assembly
Vertical Stabilizer
Rudder Assembly
Horizontal Stabilizer
Elevator Assembly
Equipment Bay
ELT
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12. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Max Gross Weight: 5092 lbs
Max Landing Wgt: 4850 lbs
Max Baggage Cap: lbs
Seating: 6 – Pilot/Co-pilot +4
Engine:
Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6a-42A
500 SHP
Compressor Turbine Speed (Ng)
38100 RPMs
Propeller Speed (Np) RPMs
Propeller – Constant Speed:
Hartzell, E850B-3.5, 4 Blades
Diameter
81.5 inches minimum
82.5 inches maximum
Hydraulically actuated
Full feathering
Reversible type
Fuel: JET FUEL ONLY
Capacity: 1160 pounds (173 gals)
Usable: 1140 pounds (170 gals)
Type: JETA or JETA-1
Anti-Icing Additive: conforming to
MIL-I-27686
Oil Capacity: 3 gallons (12 quarts)
Specs: See POH Sect 8.21
Cabin Information:
Width: 49.5 inches
Height: 47.0 inches
Length: 148 inches
Entry Door:
Width: 24 inches
Height: 46 inches
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13. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP
Review
The fuselage of the Meridian is an all metal, semi-monocoque structure with flush riveted skin for reduced drag and corrosion resistance.
The Meridian fuselage has 3 major sections; the nose containing NLG assembly and engine compartment, the cabin section containing the flight deck , passenger and baggage areas and the aft section containing the empennage components and an equipment bay.
The pilot’s windshield is made of glass and should be cleaned  only with mild soap and with a bare hand.
The (DOOR AJAR) annunciator is activated by upper and lower microswitches located in the door frame.
The emergency exit is located on the right side of the fuselage behind the copilot.

14. Section Quiz-Aircraft General
The fuselage of the Meridian is a
Composite style fuselage with flush riveting
Completely fiberglass constructed with metal control surfaces
All metal, semi-monocoque structure with flush riveted skin
Steel construction with fiberglass and aluminum surfaces
The pilot’s windshield is made of glass and should only be cleaned
With any aerosol spray and soft cloth
Never needs cleaning
Any type cleaner is approved for use
Only mild soap and with a bare hand
The (DOOR AJAR) annunciator is activated by
The pilot
Upper and lower microswitches located in the door frame
Only a single micro switch
Activates from a relay in the door handle
The emergency exit is located
On the left side of the fuselage behind the pilot seat
There is no emergency exit for the Meridian
On the left rear fuselage
On the right side of the fuselage behind the copilot
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PA46 Performance
Take-off Performance Climb Performance Cruise Performance Landing Performance
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Normal takeoff:
Flaps: zero
Temp: 29C
Rotation Speed: 82 KIAS
Pressure Alt: 1000 ft
Liftoff Speed: KIAS
Weight: max gross
Ground Roll: ft
Headwind: 10 knots
Clear 50’ Obstacle ft
Runway Gradient: 2° up
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Climb Performance:
Weight: maximum gross wgt
OAT: 29 C
Rate of Climb: fpm
Power: Max Continous
Time to FL 250: 20 minutes
ESC: Normal
Fuel to FL 250: 152lbs/69kg
Flaps: Retracted
Distance to Climb: 54 nm
Gear: Retracted
Climb Speed: 125 KIAS
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Cruise Endurance:
Maximum Cruise Speed
Power Setting: ft/lbs torque
Flight Level: FL 250
Speed: KTAS
OAT: -15 C
Fuel Burn: 250lbs/hr kg/hr
Power: Max Cruise
Cruise Endurance: 2:56 w/reserve
Takeoff Fuel: lbs
Range w/IFR Reserve: 699 nm
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Cruise Endurance:
Intermediate Cruise Speed
Power Setting: ft/lbs torque
Flight Level: FL 250
Speed: KTAS
OAT: -15 C
Fuel Burn: 206lbs/hr – 93.8 kg/hr
Power: Max Cruise
Cruise Endurance: 3:47 w/reserve
Takeoff Fuel: lbs
Range w/IFR Reserve: 942 nm
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Decent Performance:
From FL 250 to sea level
Fuel Burn: 97 lbs / 22.7 kg
Power Setting: 350 ft/lbs torque
Time to Descend: minutes
Cruise OAT: -20 C
Distance covered: nm
Descent Speeds: 174 KIAS
Descent Rate: fpm
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PA46 Performance For example & training only Refer to your own aircraft Performance Information whenever making these calculations
Normal Landing:
Flaps: full (36°)
Approach Power: ft/lbs
Temp: 25°C
Approach Speed: 85 KIAS
Pressure Alt: 3500 ft
Touchdown Speed: 78 KIAS
Weight: max landing
Ground Roll: ft
Headwind: 10 knots
Grd Roll w/reverse: ft
Runway Gradient: 2° up
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PA46 Limitations
The Meridian limitations cover a wide range of things and these need to be considered whenever you are planning your operation. They include:
Air Speeds
Air Speed Indicator Markings
Power Plant limitations
Propeller
Engine Instrument Markings
Fuel
Starter
Generator/Alternator/Electrical
Power Control
Chip Detection
Weight and Balance
Miscellaneous
Kinds of Operations
Note: for limitations associated with your aircraft, refer to your aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook.
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PA46 Normal Procedures
Your Meridian POH contain normal procedures in both checklist and expanded formats. Use of the checklist is essential to safe operations.
Preflight
Engine Start
Before Take-off
Take-off and Climb
Cruise
Descent
Terminal Area Approach
Approach to Land
After Landing, Arrival & Securing
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24. PA46 Emergency Procedures
Power Plant Malfunctions & Failures
Propeller Malfunctions & Failures
Electrical System Malfunctions & Failures
Cabin Pressure Malfunctions & Failures
Avionics Malfunctions & Failures
Fuel System Malfunctions
Landing Gear Failures
Flight Control Failures
Anti-Ice System Failures
Vacuum System Failures
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PA46 Weight & Balance
Procedures and principles are identical to all weight & balance exercises. This can be accomplished using the charts, using a properly configured spreadsheet or simply using the form, the tables and a calculator. During the flight portion of the training, this will be covered in some detail.
The Envelope and Limitations
Weight & Balance Calculation Procedures
Planning Tools Available
Performance Considerations
Loading Recommendations
Configuration Variations
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PA46 Handling
General
Ground Handling
Hydraulic System Service
Fuel and Oil Requirements
Tire Inflation
Battery Service
Oxygen System Service
Pressurization System
Cleaning Interior, Exterior & Windows
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27. PA46 Servicing & Maintenance
Inspection Periods
Preventive Maintenance
Brake Servicing
Propeller Servicing
Fuel System Servicing
Alterations
Landings Gear Service
Lubrication
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Piper Operating Tips
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