1989 Piper Mirage
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
4000h AFTT | TIO-540-AE2A with 1200h SNEW | 3 blade Hartzell propeller with 1520h SNEW | Garmin panel | redone paint/interior Pictures shown are from 05/2024 when API Aviation was appointed to sell the aircraft. We sold the aircraft to its present owner in USA and such owner has appointed us to sell the aircraft again. Updated pictures will follow in March, however it has been confirmed that the aircraft outside and inside cosmetic condition/appearance has not changed significantly. Feel free to call or e-mail us for more information. In case you do not receive an answer to your e-mail within 48h, please check your spam or call us. It will never be the case, that we would not respond to an inquiry. All specifications subject to verification upon inspection, withdrawal from market without prior notice. Airplane time state: One Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A dual turbo charger with 350hp and 1200h SNEW in 07/2018. Three blade electrically de-iced Hartzell HC-I3YR-1 propeller with 1520h SNEW in 03/2016.
Engine
One Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A dual turbo charger with 350hp and 1200h SNEW in 07/2018.
Propeller
Three blade electrically de-iced Hartzell HC-I3YR-1 propeller with 1520h SNEW in 03/2016.
Interior
Interior from 03/2016 in black and white dark in excellent condition. Spacious cabin |4 PAX seats | Dual USB ports and every seat | LEMO sockets |Club seating configuration | Reading lights | Seat recline | Intercom
Exterior
Paint from 03/2016 in top white and bottom black with frog green stripes in excellent condition. Green stripes and the lady on the tail are all decals and can be easily removed!
Inspection
03/2016 performed major avionics upgrade, aircraft repaint, interior refurbishment and “N” registration 07/2021 performed 500h magnetos inspection 08/2021 performed 240M fuselage and wing fluid hoses replacement 10/2020 performed 120M oxygen generators replacement 03/2021 performed 60M tail corrosion inspection 09/2021 performed 1000h flap tracks, flap roller bolts and aileron hinge bolts inspection 08/2022 performed 96M/1000h engine oil and fuel hoses and NLG hydraulic hoses replacement 08/2022 performed 240M fluid hoses replacement 08/2022 performed 72M/2400h propeller governor overhaul 05/2024 performed 84M/2000h aircraft structure inspection 06/2024 performed RH turbo charger replacement 10/2024 performed 600h vacuum pump replacement 10/2024 performed 120M airborne check valve 1H5-18 and 1H5-20 replacement 11/2024 performed spark plugs replacement 02/2025 performed 2000h fuel boost bump replacement 06/2025 performed annual/100h inspection 08/2025 performed sequence valve replacement 09/2025 performed 600h vacuum pump replacement 11/2025 performed 120M/2000h alternator replacement 12/2025 performed starter replacement 03/2026 performed LH pilot windshield replacement All mandatory SB and AD complied with.
Modifications / STCs
• Ownership Status:
• The present owner is a US company since 10/2024 and the 4th owner in total. The aircraft was sold NEW from the factory to its first owner in 05/1989 in the USA. In 12/1990 the aircraft was sold to Denmark with a total time of 347h and became Danish registered. The Danish owner then sold this Mirage to a German company in 08/1994 and became “D” registered. Such German company then sold this Mirage onwards to its 3rd owner, a German company which was also an FAA repair station specialized on PA46 maintenance, back in 07/2015. Such FAA repair station owned this Mirage until 10/2024 before it was sold to its present owner, a US company and flown again to the USA. When the FAA repair station purchased the aircraft, the aircraft became “N” registered and the aircraft had undergone a major refurbishment including new paint, interior and avionics upgrade, all completed in 03/2016. The original airframe logbook from 05/1989 – 12/1990 is missing, however, a conformity inspection and additional 1000h according to manufacture requirements following consultation with the FAA had been performed as part of the “N” registration process and has been signed off on behalf of an FAA DAR. The aircraft had a NLG collapse in 12/1995 with a total time of 885h. An extensive repair had been conducted back then resulting in a firewall forward replacement. RH wing tip replaced due to hangar rash in 07/1998. Please inquire for any further details concerning these events. The aircraft is owner flown and always hangared. This Mirage has got a great special inspection Chapter 5-30 maintenance status such as document preparation in general.
• Information about Piper Malibu Mirage:
• The Piper Malibu is definitely the right investment to upgrade from the lower single engine piston segment into the world of fast and complex single engine piston travelling. With its avionic equipment and optional equipment, this Piper Malibu Mirage is definitely the right investment to upgrade from the lower single engine piston class into the higher single engine piston class, offering a spacy pressurized cabin, enabling private and business trips across all over Europe. The pressurized cabin permits to travel at high altitudes achieving satisfying cruising speeds and being able to achieve great take-off and landing performance with an existing FIKI certification.
• Performance Parameters and W&B Status:
• Cruises FL200 | 200KTAS | using 22GAL/h (ROP) | Initial climb rate 1000fpm | FL200 in 28 minutes
• MRW 1958kg/4318bs
• MTOW 1950kg/4300Ibs
• EW 1374kg/3028Ibs
• MUL 584kg/1288Ibs
• MUF 529l/140GAL
• PFF 203kg/447Ibs
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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API Aviation & Consulting Services
planecheck.com
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$579,000
|
US Florida, FL | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
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Ownership Status
globalplanesearch.com
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$579,000
$599,000
|
Melbourne, FL | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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API Aviation & Consulting Services
controller.com
|
$579,000
|
Melbourne, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
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$617,470
|
Melbourne, FL | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
controlleremea.co.uk
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$809,295 *
GBP £452,273
|
Melbourne, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Mirage
This 1989 Piper Mirage (N188LG) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,000 hours on the airframe. There are currently 53 Mirage aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $257,092 to $1,895,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $579,000.
The Mirage cruises at 213 kts (394 km/h) with a range of 1,345 nm (2,491 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 20 GPH (76 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $124/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Mirage — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N188LG.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N188LG.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $416,023–$515,000.
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