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1985 PIPER MALIBU
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper MALIBU listings ($464,450), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time +1,720 hr vs comps -3.4%
- No Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps have one) -2.9%
- No Autopilot (88% of comps have one) -1.6%
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 | 5,400 hrs |
| Engine time | 605 SNEW |
Description
5,400 hours total time with the newer TSIO550c Continental engine with 605 hours and upgraded Garmin Avionics is in perfect condition inside and out. It has been meticulously maintained by its second owner for the past 25 years. With a useful load of 1,300 lbs, this aircraft out performs any other Malibu on the market.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
25th pct$410k · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
88th pct5,400 hours total (TTAF) · 88th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
71st pct605 hours since new · 71st 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 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,400 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,300 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 605 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
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.
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