1996 Piper Mirage
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin GTN-750 GPS/NAV/COM King KX-165 Nav/Com King KMA-24 Audio Panel King KN-63 DME King KFC-150 AP/YD/Alt Pre Sel King KI-525 HSI King KI-206 VOR/ILS Indicator Bendix RDR-2000 Vert Profile Color Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B IN OUT L3 WX-950 Stormscope Moog 1700 display Bose jacks PS Engineering 1000 Intercom PS Engineering 2000 Stereo Transcoil Display StarLink system Additional Equipment: Known-Ice Air Conditioning Dual Alternators Shoulder Harness Kit AeroLed Pulse lights
Description
1996 PIPER MALIBU MIRAGE For Sale in Hutchinson, Kansas 1996 Piper PA-46-350P Mirage – N896SJ Price Drop! This is the lowest-time 1990s Mirage currently on the market, with only 1,313.3 total airframe hours. Key Features & Recent Work: Engine: Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540 (1,389.6 hrs since new). The engine was professionally repaired after a prop strike in 2021 by America's Aircraft Engines & Mead Aircraft. Propeller: Equipped with a brand-new Hartzell 3-blade prop with only 151.5 hours total time. Airframe This pristine pressurized classic includes a heated glass windshield, full LED lighting, engine pre-heat system, comfortable sheepskin crew seats and air conditioning. Perfect for flying as-is or upgrading to a modern glass cockpit, this rare gem combines ultra-low times, recent major maintenance, and excellent condition (fair original paint, very nice interior). Don't wait! Contact Hummingbird Aircraft RIGHT NOW to schedule your private showing and secure N896SJ before this aircraft is gone. Serious buyers: please have financing and insurance prepared.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A 1,415 SN Prop: Hartzell HC-13YIR-1N (3-Blade) 196 SN
Propeller
New 3 blade HC-13YR-1N Hartzell installed 2021!
Interior
6 Seats. Beige pattern fabric with tan carpet. Good condition Exterior 1998, Maroon white with gold grey accents. Good condition.
Exterior
Paint is fair for being original.
Inspection
Annual performed April 2025 Subject to purchasers inspection, please have financing and insurance in place.
Modifications / STCs
• Heated glass windshield, LED lights all around, engine pre-heat, battery minder plugin, tiedown hooks, crew seats have sheepskin covers, radar pod.
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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Sabris
trade-a-plane.com
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$455,000
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Wichita, KS | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
aviapages.com
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$450,000
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Hutchinson Mun | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
controller.com
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$439,000
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Hutchinson, KS | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$448,256 *
GBP £331,777
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Hutchinson, KS | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$452,536
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Hutchinson, Kansas | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 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 1996 Piper Mirage (N896SJ) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 152 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 $439,000.
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 N896SJ.
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.
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
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