1996 Piper Mirage
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
This is one of the best looking Piper Mirage's money can buy. For the best there isn't a better one on the market. The current owner is extremely meticulous with its care, practicably cleaning it every time it flies. From an updated beautiful leather interior to an updated top of the line Garmin instrument panel. Don't miss the opportunity to get this amazing machine!
Engine
SMOH: 1,464 Prop: 1,464 Engine: TIO-540-AE2A
Interior
Has an Updated Interior
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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True North Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$599,000
|
Missoula, MT | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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True North Aviation
aviapages.com
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$589,000
|
— | May 10, 2026 | 68 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Mirage
This 1996 Piper Mirage (N88RA) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,936 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 $599,000.
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 N88RA.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N88RA against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $431,500–$588,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.