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1985 PIPER MALIBU
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable PIPER MALIBU listings ($528,086), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Engine time -61 hr vs comps +0.2%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 212 FAA-registered +0.8%
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 | 3,838 hrs |
| Engine time | 379.6 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275, Garmin Aera 760, Garmin GDL 69 |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Gorgeous Paint and Interior, 3,838TT, 379 SFRM, Fresh Annual, Triple Garmin GI-275: ADI, HSI and EIS GDL-69, GTX-345, Aera 760, Outstanding airplane.
Modifications
Certified for Known Icing, Air Conditioned, Aux Cabin Heat, Dual Alternators, Dual Vacuum pumps, Emergency Oxygen System, Whelan Strobe System, Variable Rate Pressurization External Power Receptacle, Taxi Lights Ice Detection Light Cabin Lights Hobbs Meter, 120 Gallon Fuel, Copilot Instruments Cleveland Wheels/Brakes Co-Pilot Elect. Trim, Defroster Fan, Cabin Fire Extinguisher. Gar Kenyon Flaps and Gear.
Avionics
Honeywell King KFC-150 Autopilot system with Yaw Damper & KAS-297B Altitude Pre-select.Garmin GI-275 ADI and HSI. Garmin 530W, Garmin 430W WAAS Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather, DAC GDC-31 Roll Steering (GPSS), Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B Out & In, Garmin AERA 760 in canted Air Gizmo Mount, Garmin GI-275 All-in One Engine Indicating System (EIS) featuring Manifold Pressure, RPM, TIT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Individual Cylinder Head Temp & EGT’s, Battery Amps & Volts, Fuel Flow, Fuel Quantity, Integrated Fuel Computer, & wireless streaming to mobile apps, Honeywell/King KEA-130A Encoding Altimeter. Cockpit speaker, avionics master.
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER MALIBU lands versus other PIPER MALIBU listings on fyiAero.
Price
12th pct$419k · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
50th pct3,838 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
29th pct379 hours since factory reman · 29th 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Serial Number | 46-850843 |
| Registration # | N22FX |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,838.4 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,348.3 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 120 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520BE2GR |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 1003000 |
| Engine 1 Time | 379.6 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 415.1 SOH |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Honeywell King KFC-150 Autopilot system with Yaw Damper & KAS-297B Altitude Pre-select.Garmin GI-275 ADI and HSI. Garmin 530W, Garmin 430W WAAS Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather, DAC GDC-31 Roll Steering (GPSS), Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B Out & In, Garmin AERA 760 in canted Air Gizmo Mount, Garmin GI-275 All-in One Engine Indicating System (EIS) featuring Manifold Pressure, RPM, TIT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Individual Cylinder Head Temp & EGT’s, Battery Amps & Volts, Fuel Flow, Fuel Quantity, Integrated Fuel Computer, & wireless streaming to mobile apps, Honeywell/King KEA-130A Encoding Altimeter. Cockpit speaker, avionics master. |
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Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
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| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Certified for Known Icing, Air Conditioned, Aux Cabin Heat, Dual Alternators, Dual Vacuum pumps, Emergency Oxygen System, Whelan Strobe System, Variable Rate Pressurization External Power Receptacle, Taxi Lights Ice Detection Light Cabin Lights Hobbs Meter, 120 Gallon Fuel, Copilot Instruments Cleveland Wheels/Brakes Co-Pilot Elect. Trim, Defroster Fan, Cabin Fire Extinguisher. Gar Kenyon Flaps and Gear. |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2001 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2021 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Fresh May 2026. Altimeter/Static/Transponder IFR Certifications June 2025. Recent Maintenance: Recent overhauled Hydraulic pump & pressure switch, Recent Concord Battery, New Gas Caps, Repair History FAA Accident/Incident Information #FAA1 Accident/Incident Occurred on: 1992-03-11 Narrative: WIND GUST CAUSED DRIFT OFF RUNWAY. LANDED IN SOFT SOD OFF SIDE OF RUNWAY. COLLAPSED RIGHT MAIN GEAR. Logbook repair indicates that R wingtip repaired, R flap repaired, Both main gear repaired, nose gear repaired, left wing leading edge to landing gear skin, Engine pulled for prop strike, prop replaced, Gear doors replaced, aircraft re-painted. Aircraft was repaired by Precision Air an FAA CRS in Manning, SC. Specifications subject to buyer’s verification and inspection. Subject to prior sale or withdrawal from market |
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