1996 Piper Mirage
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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
Lycoming TIO-540, SMOH 1389 hrs
Propeller
New 3 blade HC-13YR-1N Hartzell installed 2021!
Interior
Very nice interior for the age.
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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sabris
trade-a-plane.com
|
$455,000
|
Wichita, KS | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
aviapages.com
|
$450,000
|
— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
controller.com
|
$439,000
|
Hutchinson, KS | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hummingbird Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$443,985 *
GBP £331,777
|
Hutchinson, KS | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Hummingbird Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$452,536
|
Hutchinson, Kansas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Mirage
This 1996 Piper Mirage (N896SJ) is a single engine piston with 152 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 Mirage aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $257,092 to $1,385,000. 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Mirage — Model Specs
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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
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