The Piper M600, and the M600/SLS with Garmin's Autoland emergency system, is a capable owner-flown single turboprop that sits between the M500 and the TBM — more range and payload, plus a landmark safety feature.
Key takeaways
- Capable single turboprop: more range/payload than the M500.
- Garmin Autoland (SLS): an emergency auto-land safety system.
- Value: $2.5M–$4M by vintage.
About the Piper M600/SLS
The M600 pairs a PT6A turbine with a new wing and the Garmin G3000 flight deck; the SLS adds Autoland, which can land the airplane at the touch of a button in an emergency. It's a compelling owner-flown turboprop.
Turbine training and the engine program are central to ownership and financing. The Autoland system may be viewed favorably by some insurers. Buy on condition and program status.
Ownership Considerations
- Fuel: the PT6A burns ~40–46 gph of Jet-A.
- Engine program: hourly program enrollment supports value and financing.
- Insurance: turbine premiums; the Autoland system is a genuine safety feature.
- Maintenance: use a turbine-savvy shop; budget recurrent training.
What to Check When Buying a Piper M600/SLS
Confirm the engine program status and next hot-section/overhaul timing, review avionics currency and upcoming airframe inspections, and check for corrosion. Use a turbine-experienced facility for the pre-buy and settle the insurance and training plan early.
Financing a Piper M600/SLS
As a turboprop, a Piper M600/SLS finances through turbine-experienced lenders — usually 15–20% down with a balloon common. The engine program is the biggest factor: an on-program airplane is far easier to finance. Turbine insurance requires formal training, often with a mentor period. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders. For rates, worked examples, and how to apply, see the resources below.
Prices and financing figures in this article are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the M600/SLS Autoland?
Garmin Autoland can automatically land the airplane at the nearest suitable airport in an emergency — a landmark safety feature that some insurers view favorably.
How much down on an M600?
Typically 15–20% for a well-qualified buyer, more on older or off-program aircraft.
M500 or M600?
The M600 offers more range and payload and the SLS Autoland option; the M500 is the lower-cost entry. Both are PT6A single turboprops.
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