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2008 PIPER MALIBU MATRIX
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper MALIBU MATRIX listings ($650,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -530 hr vs comps +1.1%
- Engine time +893 hr vs comps -7.1%
- Modern GPS navigator (43% of comps) +2.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper MALIBU MATRIX |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,503 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,503 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430Wwaas |
| Avionics / Autopilot | DFC90 |
| Annual | 9/23/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
The 2008 Piper Malibu Matrix (PA-46R-350T) has a maximum cruise speed of 215 knots (True Airspeed / KTAS) and a maximum approved altitude (service ceiling) of 25,000 feet. It’s a high performance, complex, cabin class, single engine aircraft with retractable gear. Upgraded Garmin GNS430Wwaas with two new Avidyne IFD 440's and a new Avidyne DFC90 Autopilot.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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 MATRIX lands versus other Piper MALIBU MATRIX listings on fyiAero.
Price
71st pct$650k · 71st percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
50th pct1,503 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
89th pct1,503 hours since new · 89th percentile of 9 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 | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | MALIBU MATRIX |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | JQF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,503 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-AE2A |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,503 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|
Avionics
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE ENTEGRA RELEASE 9 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE ENTEGRA EX5000 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE DFC90 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Just came out of the annual 9/23/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 46R 350T Malibu Matrix
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 46R 350T Malibu Matrix (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,343 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 215 kts · 247 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1087.0 / 1020.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-46R-350T Malibu Matrix seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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