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1973 MITSUBISHI MU 2B
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Mitsubishi Turboprop listings ($595,999), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +1,541 hr vs comps -3.1%
- Engine time -2,878 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (47% of comps) +2.5%
- Garmin G600 (33% of comps) +8.0%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 23 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Mitsubishi MU 2B |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 8,174 hrs |
| Engine time | 385 TSHSI |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES, Insight TAS 1000 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430W, Garmin GNS-530W |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 2000 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 8174 hrs
- Total cycles
- 8191
Engine
- Time since overhaul
- 4985 hrs
Left propeller
- Time since overhaul
- 1470 hrs
Right propeller
- Time since overhaul
- 465 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description NEW LISTING!!!! Turn-key, ready to fly. Usually hangared last 6 years. Seats 6 adults with pressurization & air conditioned comfort. Full Known Deicing, Garmin Glass Panel, 5 different weather data sources available during flight! Plentiful (12+) USB (A&C) Ports & Bose Lemo connectors! Cruises at FL250 @285 kn (9000lbs,ISA+0) on 65gph! Too many upgrades to list all here. Useful load of 3,300 lbs. The Mitsubishi MU-2 is currently the safest turboprop airplane available, single or twin engine! Per FAA data through 2025. All maintenance done at Mitsubishi Authorized Service Centers for last ~6 years. Digital Log Books available upon request. Ready for immediate sale & delivery. Full Known Deicing Leather interior Bose Lemo connectors at 6 seats All LED Exterior lights Rosen Sun Visors Windshield cover, engine plugs, Pitot covers Air Research Air Cycle machine Fuel Shutoff Valve Cover Woodward Fuel Controllers Excellent glass Cockpit Sheepskin Seats w 4 pt harnesses 2 USB ports (1A/1C) at 6 seats 12+ total Dual headphone jacks at 6 seats 3.5mm music input for intercom Artex 406 MHz ELT Prop Synchrophaser STC for -10 engines G600 & GI275 includes Synthetic Vision 5 different weather data sources available during flight! Specifications subject to verification upon inspection Time will change as aircraft is currently being flown regularly. Data is believed to be accurate on 8-5-2026. TIMES AND CYCLES TTAF: 8174TT Cycles 8191 counts will change, as plane is being flown All inspections current Maintenance status sheet available Digital Log Books available All maintenance done at Mitsubishi Authorized Service Centers for last ~6 years
Modifications
Engines TPE-331-6-252M L Engine (5400 TBO) TSOH: 4985 TSHS: 385 L Prop TSOH: 1470 Done 9/2019 R Engine (5400 TBO) TSOH: 2685 TSHS: 499 R Prop TSOH: 465 Done 5/2020 Woodward Fuel Controllers Fuel Shutoff Valve Cover Air Research Air Cycle machine Prop Synchrophaser STC for -10 engines
Avionics
GARMIN 600 Flight Display includes Synthetic Vision GARMIN GNS-530 WAAS GARMIN GNS-430 WAAS GARMIN Flightstream 210 GARMIN GTX 345ES ADS-B IN & OUT wBT GARMIN GTX 330ES ADS-B OUT backup GARMIN GDL - 69 XM Weather Downlink GARMIN 347 Audio Panel w Tivo replay 6 place intercomm 3.5MM Audio Input to audio panel KING 50 Radar Altimeter Pilots Side Garmin GI275 w battery backup includes Synthetic Vision Altitude Alert System Bendix Digital RDR 2000 (displayed on G-600) , Vertical profile weather radar Bendix M4D Fully Coupled Auto pilot StormScope (Displays on G-600) Copilot Full Instrumentation w HSI Copilot 8 Day clock Insight TAS 1000 MDF Computer Angle of Attack Indicator Voice Alert System 5 different weather data sources available during flight!
Recommended avionics upgrades
Moving to a Garmin GTN navigator adds touchscreen operation, LPV approaches and clean integration with modern autopilots and ADS-B.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Mitsubishi MU 2B 26
Typical model-level figures for the Mitsubishi MU 2B 26 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,330 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 308 kts · 354 mph |
About this plane
Twin engine turboprop aircraft with retractable landing gear. The MU-2B-26 seats up to 8 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N281MA
1974 MITSUBISHI MU 2K
- Then asking
- $596k
- Airframe
- 8,174 hrs
Range from base
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Last flight
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