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2008 Piper Matrix

2008 Piper Matrix

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE

$649,000above typical asking range

Location Des Moines, IA

Engine SMOH 400 hrs

Seats 6

Serial # 4692039

Reg # N529HC

Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)

✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avidyne Entegra EXP5000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Avidyne EX5000 Multi-Function Display (MFD) EMax Engine Monitoring System Navagation Data Broadcast Datalink Weather Tactical Weather (Lightning) Traffic Obstacle / Terrain Display (TAWS) Garmin GNS 650 GPS / NAV / COM #1 Garmin GNS 650 GPS / NAV / COM #2 Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Avidyne MLB 700 Broadcast Datalink Receiver Datalink Graphical Weather Sirius Satellite Radio Avidyne TAS610 Traffic Advisory System Avidyne TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection System Upgraded PS Engineering PMA-8000B Audio Panel Backup Attitude Airspeed and Altitude indicators and Turn Coordinator

Description

2008 PIPER MALIBU MATRIX For Sale in Des Moines, Iowa 2100TT SNEW, Avidyne Entegra EXP5000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), Avidyne EX5000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), XM Weather Datalink, Upgraded to Avidyne DFC90 Autopilot, Dual Garmin GNS 650W GPS/NAV/COM, EMax Engine Monitor, Active Traffic.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Interior

Mesa (Tan) Leather Cabin-Class Interior

Exterior

Base: Snow White Trim: Platinum Metallic Trim 2: Purple Metallic

Inspection

Annual June 2025

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
Des Moines Flying Service controller.com	$649,000	Des Moines, IA	Mar 25, 2026	115 days	Active	View Listing →

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About This Piper Matrix

This 2008 Piper Matrix (N529HC) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 13 Matrix aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $438,000 to $765,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $649,000.

The Matrix cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 18 GPH (68 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $112/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents

✓ Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces

★ Budget $270 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Matrix — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats

Cruise Speed

195 kts (361 km/h)

Max Speed

213 kts (394 km/h)

Range

1,200 nm (2,222 km)

Ceiling

25,000 ft (7,620 m)

Max Weight

4,340 lbs (1,969 kg)

Useful Load

1,343 lbs (609 kg)

Horsepower

350 HP

Fuel Capacity

120 gal (454 L)

Fuel Burn

18 GPH (68 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Matrix

Fuel Burn

18.0 GPH

~$117/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Matrix. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N529HC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Des Moines, IA

Seller reported 48 more aircraft in Iowa →

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 N529HC against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $486,225–$595,677.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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