1989 Piper Mirage
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Aircraft formerly operated by Swiss FOCA. No expenses spared.
Operational history:
Built 1989 and FAA registered as N9185B, cancelled Dec. 14, 1994, bought by Swiss FOCA, imported to Switzerland, and registered as HB-POP on Dec. 21, bought by present owner in Apr. 2017
Wing skin repair by Pilatus March 2008.
Times in operation and S/N:
Airframe TTSN ~5000 h, S/N 4622077
Engine TIO-540ae2a, S/N RL-9576-61A, TSOH 85 h, overhauled 2024 by Airmark, all new accessories
Prop MTV-14-B/195-30a, S/N 94029, TSOH 85 h, overhauled 2024 by Mühlbauer
Leather seats new 2024 by Jarchow
Avionics:
COM1 IFD 540
COM2 KY 196B
NAV1 IFD 540
NAV2 KN5 3
GPS IFD 540
ADF1 KR 87
ADF2 KR 87
XPONDER2 KT 79
Stormscope 3M WX 1000
Radar RDS 81
ELT 406 AF
Audio Panel Garmin 340
Equipment:
Full FIKI
No pilot storm window
Speed brakes
Useful load 1218 lb ( 550 kg)
Repainted in July 2013 at 3855 h TSN by Altenrhein Aviation in Switzerland
Engine
Overhauled by Airmark Overhaul
Interior
Seats redone by Jarchow 2024 Carpet redone 2024, highest quality Tretford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kai Diener
controller.com
|
$463,868
$467,090
|
Oberwil (Basel-Land), Basel Land, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
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Kai Diener
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$473,203 *
GBP £350,242
|
Oberwil (Basel-Land), Basel Land, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 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 (N9185B) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,000 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 $463,868.
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 N9185B.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Oberwil (Basel-Land), Basel Land, Switzerland
CH
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N9185B against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $416,023–$515,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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