Aircraft
Piper M600 Makes Worldwide Debut at SNF 2016
Certification and first deliveries are planned for the third quarter.
The M600 can carry up to six people. Its maximum takeoff weight is 6,000 pounds and it has a useful load of 2,320 pounds. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter)
The M600 can carry up to six people. Its maximum takeoff weight is 6,000 pounds and it has a useful load of 2,320 pounds. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter)

Piper Aircraft publicly unveiled its new M600 turboprop single today at Sun ’n’ Fun 2016 in Lakeland, Fla. Its new $2.853 million flagship model received FAA Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) on March 18 and is on track for certification and first deliveries in the third quarter. M600 S/N 001 is on display at the show, while S/Ns 002 and 003 continue flight testing. S/N 003 will be outfitted with a full interior by the end of next month in time to start function and reliability testing in June.