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1984 PIPER MALIBU
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper MALIBU listings ($464,450), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -2.2%
- Airframe time -435 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Engine time +242 hr vs comps -1.9%
- No Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps have one) -2.9%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 212 FAA-registered +2.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper MALIBU |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,245 hrs |
| Engine time | 837 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / Transponder | King KFC 150, Bendix KT 74 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | SIGTRONICS SPA-400, King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
History: Built in 1984, this Piper PA-46-310P Malibu was initially registered in the United States as N4337G. From 1991 until 2000, the aircraft was registered in Denmark as OY-JEK and was subsequently operated in Hungary as HA-APR. Later, the aircraft returned to the US register as N888CA. Despite its US registration, the Malibu has remained in Europe and is currently based in Milan, Italy. Damage History: The aircraft has a known damage history. On November 8, 2019, the nose landing gear retracted during taxi, resulting in repairs to the nose landing gear, landing gear leg and engine mount. In February 2020, the tail cone was replaced after a crack was detected during inspection. All repairs are documented; further details and documentation are available on request. Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice. Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser.
Modifications
Air Conditioning Oxygen System 140 US Gallon Fuel System Propeller Heat Pitot Heat GPSS Steering
Avionics
Audio/Marker King KMA-24 COM/NAV/GPS Garmin GTN-750 COM/NAV King KX-165A DME King KN-62A ADF King KR-87 Transponder King KT-74 Mode S Autopilot King KFC-150 ALT Preselect King KAS-297B WX-Radar Honeywell/King KWX-56 Stormscope L3 WX-950 ELT Kannad 406 MHz ELT Intercom Sigtronics SPA-400
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper MALIBU lands versus other Piper MALIBU listings on fyiAero.
Price
12th pct$287k · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
50th pct3,245 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
99th pct837 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 7 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 | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Serial Number | 46-8408030 |
| Registration # | N888CA |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,245 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 310 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 837 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop Time | 14 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Audio/Marker King KMA-24 COM/NAV/GPS Garmin GTN-750 COM/NAV King KX-165A DME King KN-62A ADF King KR-87 Transponder King KT-74 Mode S Autopilot King KFC-150 ALT Preselect King KAS-297B WX-Radar Honeywell/King KWX-56 Stormscope L3 WX-950 ELT Kannad 406 MHz ELT Intercom Sigtronics SPA-400 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Air Conditioning Oxygen System 140 US Gallon Fuel System Propeller Heat Pitot Heat GPSS Steering |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1984 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1984 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual: August Maintenance: Annual and 100-hr inspection completed in August 2026 at 3,238 hrs TT. New battery and tires installed. Three new landing gear actuators and new landing gear hoses installed. All engine hoses replaced. Fuel injection nozzles cleaned and tested. Engine oil and filter changed. Engine mount, exhaust system, landing gear and hydraulic system inspected with satisfactory results. Current AD research completed through FAA Biweekly 2026-16. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 46 310P Malibu
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 46 310P Malibu (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,261 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 212 kts · 244 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1440.0 / 1070.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-46-310P Malibu seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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