1985 Piper Malibu
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1985 Piper Malibu

Single Engine Piston

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Total Time 3,801 hrs
Seats 6
Cruise 198 kts (367 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

Check this Malibu out! Low time! Beautiful paint! This plane is ready for you!

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Seitz Aviation
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About This Piper Malibu

This 1985 Piper Malibu is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,801 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $299,000 to $769,000.

The Malibu cruises at 198 kts (367 km/h) with a range of 1,300 nm (2,408 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $190/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 3,801 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,801 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Malibu — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
198 kts (367 km/h)
Max Speed
215 kts (398 km/h)
Range
1,300 nm (2,408 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
4,100 lbs (1,860 kg)
Useful Load
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
120 gal (454 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Malibu

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$190/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Malibu. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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