1988 PIPER MALIBU
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper MALIBU listings ($464,450), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.8%
- Engine time -253 hr vs comps +2.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps) +1.8%
- Garmin G600 (12% of comps) +10.5%
- ADS-B (38% of comps) +1.6%
- 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 | 3,680 hrs |
| Engine time | 342 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA 347 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | October 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Tony Beauchamp of Mason Amelia is proud to present N9131Z, a 1988 Piper Malibu with something increasingly rare among earlier PA-46s: no damage history and only two previous owners. This isn’t just another Malibu coming to market, and I’m not just another broker representing it. I’ve flown it, maintained it, and worked on it for years. I know this airplane inside and out. N9131Z has been maintained to the absolute highest standards, with the kind of personal oversight that is almost impossible to put a price on. Power comes from a Continental TSIO-550-C overhauled by Gann Aviation, paired with a new 3-blade Hartzell composite propeller, both clocking only 345 hours. It’s a low-time combination with plenty of muscle to support three things that elevate the Malibu: PRESSURIZATION. FIKI. AIR CONDITIONING. And really, the Malibu’s entire appeal is wrapped up right there. It gives you the comfort and capability to climb high, avoid weather, stay cool, and cover serious ground efficiently. Add 120 gallons of fuel, a 1,247-pound useful load, Parker Hannifin landing gear, and electric flaps, and you’ve got serious capability without stepping into turbine-level operating costs. And finally, the cosmetics. Here’s something you simply don’t see every day on a 1988 airplane: original paint that still looks remarkably close to new. Original sometimes means old and tired. On N9131Z, it means preserved. No repaint. No cosmetic reset button. What you see is the factory finish, exceptionally well cared for over nearly four decades. Inside, classic Malibu vibes. Refurbished in 2003, the interior has been meticulously cared for. The leather remains supple and attractive, the cabin is tidy and clean, and nothing feels tired or neglected. It’s an impressive presentation that reflects years of attentive ownership. Go fast. Go far. Go comfortably. Don't burn money doing it. THIS IS THE MALIBU TO BEAT. Call Tony B. for a firsthand account of N9131Z today! FOR WALKAROUND VIDEO AND ADDITIONAL MEDIA, VISIT MASONAMELIA . COM OR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL, “LOOKING FOR HIGHER.”
Modifications
Pressurized Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) AIr Conditioning Parker Hanifin Landing Gear Electric Flaps
Avionics
Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display Garmin GNS 530W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COM #1 Garmin GNS 530W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COM #2 Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder #1 Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out Transponder #2 Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot (Yaw Damper and Blue Level Button) Garmin G5 Standby Instrument Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel Garmin Active Traffic Alfa Systems Enhanced Electronic AOA (Angle of Attack Indicator) JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor with Color Display
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)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
88th pct$575k · 88th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
62nd pct3,680 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
29th pct342 hours since major overhaul · 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Serial Number | 4608103 |
| Registration # | N9131Z |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | MKO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,680 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,100 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,852 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,247 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 120 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO550 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 342 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 342 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Composite |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display Garmin GNS 530W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COM #1 Garmin GNS 530W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COM #2 Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder #1 Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out Transponder #2 Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot (Yaw Damper and Blue Level Button) Garmin G5 Standby Instrument Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel Garmin Active Traffic Alfa Systems Enhanced Electronic AOA (Angle of Attack Indicator) JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor with Color Display |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Pressurized Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) AIr Conditioning Parker Hanifin Landing Gear Electric Flaps |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Completed October 2025. **Subject to verification by the purchaser. |
|---|---|
| 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.
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