Piper Matrix Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
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About the Piper Matrix
The Piper Matrix (PA-46R-350T) is the unpressurised member of the PA-46 family — essentially a Mirage airframe and 350 hp Lycoming without the pressurisation system, giving owners the spacious six-seat cabin-class cabin and roughly 213-knot cruise at a lower purchase price and simpler maintenance. It targets owner-pilots who fly mostly in the mid-altitudes and don't need to pressurise the cabin.
Piper Matrix Specifications
Model specThe Piper Matrix is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 195 kt (361 km/h), a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km), and a useful load of 1,343 lbs (609 kg).
Piper Matrix Listings
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Compare Piper Matrix
See how the Piper Matrix stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Piper Matrix Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Piper Matrix Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $343,046 (1990 models) · highest around $4,489,000 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Piper Matrix
When buying a Piper Matrix, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Matrix
Why is the Piper Matrix cheaper than a Mirage?
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Piper Matrix Inventory by Country
| United States | 187 |
| Germany | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| Canada | 10 |
| TX | 10 |
| Denmark | 8 |
Piper Matrix Inventory by State
| Florida | 29 |
| Texas | 26 |
| Kansas | 22 |
| California | 8 |
| Iowa | 7 |
| Maryland | 6 |
| Arizona | 5 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Indiana | 5 |
| Arkansas | 4 |
| Idaho | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
Piper Matrix by Price
| Under $300k | 3 |
| Under $500k | 26 |
Recently Sold Piper Matrix
| 2012 Matrix | $729,000 |
| 2014 Matrix | $849,000 |
| 2017 M350 | $995,000 |
| 2024 M350 | $1,900,000 |
| 2019 M350 | $1,290,000 |
| 2021 M350 | $1,630,000 |
Piper Matrix Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Matrix. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database