Piper Matrix Aircraft in Iowa
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.
1 used Piper Matrix aircraft for sale in Iowa · 6-seat · $438,000–$765,000 · market reference $850,000 · updated 2 days ago
Piper Matrix Specifications
Model specThe Piper Matrix is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 195–301 kt (361–557 km/h), a range of 1,000–1,484 nm (1,852–2,748 km), and a useful load of 1,200–2,400 lbs (544–1,089 kg).
Piper Matrix for Sale
Piper Matrix asking prices range from $438,000 to $765,000, with a median of $595,000 (market reference $850,000).
Piper Matrix Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | 1984–2000 | 6 | 213 kts (394 km/h) | 1,300 nm (2,408 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | $299K – $659K | Choose the Malibu, Mirage or M350 for pressurised piston economy; the Matrix if you don't need pressurisation; the Meridian/M500 for turbine simplicity; and the M600 or M700 Fury for the newest, fastest, longest-range cabin singles with Garmin G3000. See the live range and median above. | 18 |
| Meridian | 2000–2026 | 6 | 241 kts (446 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,362 lbs (618 kg) | $725K – $2.4M | Buy a Meridian/M500 for an affordable, owner-flyable PT6A turboprop with pressurised cabin comfort. Step up to the M600 or M700 Fury for the bigger wing, longer range, higher speed and Garmin G3000; consider a JetProp conversion as a lower-cost route into PA-46 turbine power. | 39 |
| M350 | 2015–now | 6 | 200 kts (370 km/h) | 1,343 nm (2,487 km) | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) | $575K – $2.1M | Buy an M350 for the newest pressurised piston PA-46 with current Garmin glass; choose an earlier Mirage to get most of the same capability for less. Step up to the Meridian/M500 turboprop if you want turbine simplicity and higher cruise speed. | 18 |
| M600 | 2016–now | 6 | 274 kts (507 km/h) | 1,484 nm (2,748 km) | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | $2.8M – $3.2M | Buy an M600 for a modern, long-range PT6A single with G3000 glass and, on SLS examples, Garmin emergency Autoland. Step down to the Meridian/M500 for a lower-cost turboprop, or up to the M700 Fury for the newest, most powerful PA-46. | 7 |
| M700 | 2023–now | 6 | 301 kts (557 km/h) | 1,437 nm (2,661 km) | 1,772 lbs (804 kg) | — | Buy an M700 Fury for the most power, speed and the newest avionics in the PA-46 family. Choose the M600 to save money while keeping the same wing and G3000, or the Meridian/M500 for the most affordable PA-46 turboprop. | 1 |
| Malibu JetProp | — | 6 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | — | Buy a JetProp if you want PA-46 turboprop performance for less than a factory Meridian/M500, on a well-known PT6A engine. Consider a factory Meridian for original turbine certification and integrated avionics, or stay piston with a Mirage/M350 if turbine operating costs aren't justified. | 3 |
| Mirage | — | 6 | 213 kts (394 km/h) | 1,345 nm (2,491 km) | 1,230 lbs (558 kg) | $257K – $1M | Buy a Mirage for pressurised piston travel with the more durable Lycoming engine, at a lower price than the newer M350. Consider the unpressurised Matrix to cut cost and complexity, or step up to the Meridian/M500 turboprop for turbine simplicity and speed. | 33 |
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How much does a Piper Matrix cost? Used Matrix prices: $438K – $765K, average $595K (median $595K); market reference $850K, across 10 priced of 1 active listings.
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
Buying a Piper Matrix comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Matrix
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Piper Matrix Inventory by Country
| United States | 9 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Denmark | 1 |
Piper Matrix Inventory by State
| Texas | 34 |
| Florida | 25 |
| Kansas | 25 |
| Iowa | 7 |
| Maryland | 6 |
| North Carolina | 6 |
| Indiana | 6 |
| California | 5 |
| Arizona | 5 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Nevada | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
Piper Matrix by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 26 |
Piper Matrix by Decade
| 2000s | 1 |
Recently Sold Piper Matrix
| 2014 Matrix | $849,000 |
| 2012 Matrix | $729,000 |
| 2009 Matrix | $750,000 |
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