FAA Clears Piper M600/SLS for Unpaved Field Operations

New certification gives flagship turboprop single additional versatility to reach more destinations.

Jonathan Welsh

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 05:00 PM ET

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Piper's M600/SLS has FAA approval to operate from unpaved fields. [Courtesy: Piper Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft's M600/SLS turboprop has received FAA approval for operation from unpaved fields.
This new capability, which significantly enhances the aircraft's versatility and asset value, was a response to global customer demand and has also been approved in Canada, the UK, and Europe.
All 2022 model-year M600/SLS aircraft are factory-equipped for unpaved field operations, while 2016-2021 models fitted with five-blade propellers can be modified using a factory-supplied kit.

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Piper Aircraft Inc. said its flagship M600/SLS single-engine turboprop aircraft received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for operation from unpaved fields.

The Vero Beach, Florida, company said customers in numerous markets around the world have asked for unpaved field certification and that it has received similar approvals in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Piper said it expects certification in Brazil in early 2023.