As Piper’s current new single-engine turboprop fleet—the M500 and M600—grows in numbers and capabilities, the factory, working with AeroMech, has added reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) as a factory option on all new aircraft. Previously, RVSM could only be added to these airplanes post-production. RVSM certification is required for all aircraft operating worldwide above FL280.
Piper Offers RVSM Factory Option on Both the M500 and M600
Key Takeaways:
- Piper now offers Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) as a factory-installed option for its new M500 and M600 single-engine turboprop aircraft, a capability previously only available post-production.
- RVSM certification, which is required for aircraft operating above FL280, has been approved by major aviation authorities including the FAA, EASA, and ANAC, with Canadian approval pending.
- This upgrade enables M500 and M600 pilots to operate at higher altitudes (up to FL300), providing benefits such as fuel savings, increased range, the ability to fly above weather, and higher aircraft resale value.
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