1 / 10 · 🔍 click to zoom
1985 PIPER JETPROP
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Piper JETPROP listings ($1,025,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +335 hr vs comps -0.7%
- Engine time -1,029 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +12.3%
- No Garmin G500 (60% of comps have one) -5.0%
- No FIKI (known ice) (60% of comps have one) -0.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper JETPROP |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 3,890 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,600 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330, Garmin GTX327, King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
EOI This very well maintained Piper Malibu JetPROP DLX offers the perfect blend of comfort, performance, and reliability. Boasting the powerful and reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turboprop engine, providing exceptional speed, range, and efficiency. This example is also fitted with a four-blade prop, heated windshield, engine trend logging, and HF and UHF radios. The Malibu has a solid reputation for safety and performance, making it the ideal choice for seasoned pilots and newcomers alike. The aircraft has undergone an extensive engine renewal with a significant proportion of new components and a 1000 hour/12-month warranty offering a great opportunity for the buyer.
Modifications
Jetprop DLX conversion completed at 2621.3 hours total time Four-blade prop Heated Windshield Engine Trend Logging Kodan 2000 HF radio GME electro phone UHF radio
Avionics
GNS 530 & GNS 430 COM/NAV/GPS 2 x Garmin 275 GI multi function instruments WX-10A Stormscope KWX 56 Colour Weather Radar KFC 150 Autopilot GTX 327 & GTX 330 Transponder with ADS-B Out GMA 340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon KR 87 ADF KN 62A DME
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper JETPROP lands versus other Piper JETPROP listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $1.0M of 10 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
69th pct3,890 hours total (TTAF) · 69th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
25th pct1,600 hours since new · 25th percentile of 16 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | JETPROP |
| Serial Number | 46-8508085 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | VH-BGK |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | YBAF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,890 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-35 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,600 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-E4N-3N |
| Prop 1 Time | 0 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530 |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX327 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC150 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | GNS 530 & GNS 430 COM/NAV/GPS 2 x Garmin 275 GI multi function instruments WX-10A Stormscope KWX 56 Colour Weather Radar KFC 150 Autopilot GTX 327 & GTX 330 Transponder with ADS-B Out GMA 340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon KR 87 ADF KN 62A DME |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Four-blade prop Heated Windshield Engine Trend Logging Kodan 2000 HF radio GME electro phone UHF radio |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Jetprop DLX conversion completed at 2621.3 hours total time |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2018 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for VH-BGK. More flight tracking ›
Similar aircraft from Piper & Turboprop
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
