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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%
- Airframe time -1,919 hr vs comps +3.8%
- Engine time -55 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (62% of comps) +1.8%
- No Autopilot (88% of comps have one) -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 | 1,761 hrs |
| Engine time | 540 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
Description
Super Clean low time Malibu ready for new owner. Documents: - 9146Rw&balance (1).pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10001632311&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=Jd1eO%2fzdC4aAFOAIg%2bv1F7bmbdFB1MrTlIKl1RZwBQ6wbo9CO5%2f%2bM0CMra7INYCmlXtZBi4o%2bRI%3d
Modifications
EXECUTIVE GROUP Air Conditioning Known Ice (Wing & Tail, Electric Propeller, Heated Pitot, & Ice Light) Executive Writing Table Electric Heat Kit Oxygen System Tannis Engine Heat Windshield heat plate EDM 700 Engine Monitor Co-pilots panel Refreshment Center Yaw Dampner
Avionics
Audio Bendix King KMA-24 Com #1 GNS 530W (WAAS) Com #2 Bendix King KX-165 Nav #1 GNS 530 Nav #2 KNI-525 Compass KCS-55 GPS GNS 530W GTX345 Transponder Auto-pilot KFC-150 FD Pre-Select KAS-297B Scope WX-1000 Encoder KEA-130A Bendix King KRA-10A Additional Avionics: Pilot Mike Button, Avionics Master Switch, Electric Longitudinal Trim, Microphone, Speaker, Static Wicks, Ground Clearance Switch 2-place Flight Intercom, Auto-Pilot Nav 1/Nav 2 switch
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 ›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
Where this Piper MALIBU lands versus other Piper MALIBU listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $464k of 8 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
12th pct1,761 hours total (TTAF) · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
43rd pct540 hours since factory reman · 43rd 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Serial Number | 4608138 |
| Registration # | N9146R |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,761 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520BE |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 540 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|
Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Audio Bendix King KMA-24 Com #1 GNS 530W (WAAS) Com #2 Bendix King KX-165 Nav #1 GNS 530 Nav #2 KNI-525 Compass KCS-55 GPS GNS 530W GTX345 Transponder Auto-pilot KFC-150 FD Pre-Select KAS-297B Scope WX-1000 Encoder KEA-130A Bendix King KRA-10A Additional Avionics: Pilot Mike Button, Avionics Master Switch, Electric Longitudinal Trim, Microphone, Speaker, Static Wicks, Ground Clearance Switch 2-place Flight Intercom, Auto-Pilot Nav 1/Nav 2 switch |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | EXECUTIVE GROUP Air Conditioning Known Ice (Wing & Tail, Electric Propeller, Heated Pitot, & Ice Light) Executive Writing Table Electric Heat Kit Oxygen System Tannis Engine Heat Windshield heat plate EDM 700 Engine Monitor Co-pilots panel Refreshment Center Yaw Dampner |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | 9146Rw&balance (1).pdf |
|---|
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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