2012 PIPER MALIBU MIRAGE
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Piper MALIBU MIRAGE listings ($795,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +542 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Engine time -232 hr vs comps +1.9%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 28 for sale of 382 FAA-registered -1.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper MALIBU MIRAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,898 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,020 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G1000 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GIA63W, ASA G1000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX-68 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS-B |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | KTA 810 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| Annual | October 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Mead Aircraft Sales proudly presents this elegant Piper Mirage, N5XC. With only 1020 engine hours, Extended Range Fuel Caps and No Damage History, this Mirage is the perfect choice for your next airplane!
Modifications
Cies Fuel Senders STC Yaw Damper PiperAire Air Conditioning Speed Brakes Hardwired LIMO Headset Pl Co-Pilot’s PTT, CWS, A/P Disc/Electric Trim Cockpit Sun Visors WX 500 Strom scope Tanis Pre-Heater
Avionics
Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite Dual 10” PFDs Single 15” MFD Dual GIA 63W NAV/COM/GPS GFC 700 Autopilot GMC 710 AP Controller Garmin FliteCharts Garmin SafeTaxi GMA 340 Audio Panel Dual GDC 74A Air Data Computers Dual GTX 345R Transponder Jeppesen Chartview GWX-68 Weather Radar XM Satellite Radio/Weather (GDL 69A) KTA 810 Traffic Advisory System GCU 476 Keypad Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness Warning) Synthetic Vision Technology WX500 Stormscope
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper MALIBU MIRAGE lands versus other Piper MALIBU MIRAGE listings on fyiAero.
Price
92nd pct$865k · 92nd percentile of 24 listings
Airframe time
54th pct1,898 hours total (TTAF) · 54th percentile of 26 listings
Engine time
33rd pct1,020 hours since new · 33rd percentile of 24 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU MIRAGE |
| Serial Number | 4636547 |
| Registration # | N5XC |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KFXE |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,898 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 140 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-AE2A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,020 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2021 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-I3Y1R-1N |
| Prop Time | 1020 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Composite |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G1000 |
|---|---|
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite Dual 10” PFDs Single 15” MFD Dual GIA 63W NAV/COM/GPS GFC 700 Autopilot GMC 710 AP Controller Garmin FliteCharts Garmin SafeTaxi GMA 340 Audio Panel Dual GDC 74A Air Data Computers Dual GTX 345R Transponder Jeppesen Chartview GWX-68 Weather Radar XM Satellite Radio/Weather (GDL 69A) KTA 810 Traffic Advisory System GCU 476 Keypad Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) TAWS-B (Terrain Awareness Warning) Synthetic Vision Technology WX500 Stormscope |
Additional Equipment
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Yaw Damper PiperAire Air Conditioning Speed Brakes Hardwired LIMO Headset Pl Co-Pilot’s PTT, CWS, A/P Disc/Electric Trim Cockpit Sun Visors WX 500 Strom scope Tanis Pre-Heater |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Cies Fuel Senders STC |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2012 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2012 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Completed October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 46 350P Malibu Mirage
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 46 350P Malibu Mirage (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,261 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 201 kts · 231 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1530.0 / 1018.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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