This 1998 Piper PA-46 Malibu Mirage Is an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick for Pilots Stepping Up

1998 Piper Malibu Mirage [Courtesy: Hiller Aviation Consulting]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1998 Piper Malibu Mirage.

Stepping up to an aircraft with greater capability is an important occasion for a private pilot/owner. Typically the goal of the new purchase is increased performance in terms of speed, range, or other criteria.

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Sometimes, depending on budget and other factors, a buyer can expect to realize one or two major improvements over their old aircraft when stepping up to a new one. In some cases, though, they can find an aircraft that seems better in every way.

The aircraft for sale today could easily be the one that comprehensively boosts a pilot’s quality of life. The Malibu Mirage’s turbocharged 350 hp engine allows it to climb easily to the flight levels where it can fly faster and extend its range. The aircraft’s performance envelope and pressurized cabin allow more flexibility in flight planning to avoid weather and take advantage of smooth air.

This 1998 Malibu Mirage has 2,290 hours on the airframe, 1,240 hours on its 350 hp Lycoming TIO-540 since new, and 133 hours on its Hartzell composite propeller since overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with air conditioning, FIKI known ice package, and long-range fuel system carrying 140 usable gallons.

The panel includes a Garmin GNS 530 GPS/nav/com with WAAS, Bendix King KX 155 nav/com with glideslope, Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out, Bendix King KMD 850 MFD, RDR 2000 VP radar, KDR 510 WX datalink receiver, KGP 560 ground proximity warning, BFG Skywatch 497 TCAS, WX 500 Stormscope, KFC 230 autopilot, KRA 10 radar altimeter, PS Engineering PMA 6000 audio panel, Insight GEM 603 engine monitor, P2 Audio 6601 gear warning system, and Sadin DigiData fuel air data computer.

Pilots looking to step up to a pressurized family hauler that can fly high and fast comfortably should consider this 1998 Piper Malibu Mirage, which is available for $494,000 on AircraftForSale.

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