1985 Piper Malibu for sale

1985 Piper Malibu

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$359,500Great Deal
Location Everett, WA
Total Time 2,382 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,780 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 46-8508104
Reg # N2569Y
Cruise 198 kts (367 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Bendix/King KMA 24 Audio Panel Bendix/King KFC 150 Auto Pilot Garmin GNS 530 WASS Bendix/King KX 165 w/ GS Garmin GTX 330 Transponder Bendix/King KR 87 ADF Bendix/King KT 79 Transponder 3M WX-10A Stormscope David Clark Intercom King KDI 572 DME Quartz Chronometer Radar Altimeter Slaved HSI Co-Pilot 6 Pack EDM 700 JPI Engine Monitor

Description

Check this Malibu out! Low time! Beautiful paint! This plane is ready for you! Hangar available for sale as well!

Engine

Continental TSIO-520-BE SFRM: 1,780 (1990) IRAN: 131 (2014) - Avian Aeronautics, Bremerton WA. M-1 Engine Cooling Kit Hartzell 2-Blade Prop BHC-C2YF-1BF SPOH: 9 Hours - Prop De-Ice

Interior

Original Interior. Could use a new headliner in cockpit. Original Paint. Shows extremely well. Rated a 9/10.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Seitz Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$359,500
Seitz Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$359,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Malibu

This 1985 Piper Malibu (N2569Y) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,382 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,331 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $359,500.

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 2,382 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: 2,382 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

FAA registration data pending for N2569Y.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Everett, WA

Seller reported 104 more aircraft in WA →

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.

We'll check N2569Y against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$454,000
Range: $426,625 — $472,975
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-21%
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