1985 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
NEED TO SELL!!!!! Stop sharing recirculated air with this one-of-a-kind Malibu. Meet your new corporate/personal travel machine, offering incredible efficiency for pressurized travel. N4380C offers an exceptional opportunity for a new Malibu owner. The aircraft is stunning with updated paint and executive leather interior, not to mention a complete panel overhaul to accommodate the Garmin G500 with Synthetic Vision and ADS-B “In” & “Out,” making it the only Malibu on the market in this configuration for reliability and safety. FRESH 2026 ANNUAL! Aircraft has always been hangered. Extensive 2023 annual done: Overhauled 4 Blade Propeller by JORDAN PROPELLERS Overhauled Turbos Overhauled Magnetos New De- Ice Boots Overhauled Exchange Lift Detector Overhauled Hydraulic Power Pack for Landing Gear 300 Hr GAMI Injectors serviced and Cleaned New (LEFT and RIGHT Landing Gear Actuators) 2026
Engine
New 2026 Annual 2023 extensive annual- see notes
Propeller
Prop Overhauled 2023 - Jordan Propellers Heated Prop 133 Hrs
Interior
Beautifully Re-done & All New: - Leather Upholstery - Executive Seating for Six-Carpet - Side Panels - Ceiling - Curtains
Exterior
MINT PAINT JOB ALWAYS HANGARED!
Inspection
annual done
Modifications / STCs
• Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) - Boots,
• Hotplate Windshield
• Pressurized Cabin
• Air Conditioning
• Lemo “Bose Plugs” G 43E 28-volt Converter w/ 2 USB Ports Newly Replaced: -
• Pressure Hoses (all high & low pressure hoses) -
• AEROX 400R6 Oxygen System -
• High-Resolution Landing Light and Lens -
• AC Compressor -
• Aux. Heater -
• Concorde Sealed Battery -
• Alternator -
• ELT Battery
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jets West
trade-a-plane.com
|
$419,000
|
McAllen, TX | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Espinoza
controller.com
|
$419,000
|
Pharr, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Espinoza
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$426,377 *
GBP £316,662
|
Pharr, TX | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Espinoza
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$431,920
|
Pharr, Texas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
David Espinoza
aircraftforsale.com
|
$479,000
|
Palmhurst, Tx | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Malibu
This 1985 Piper Malibu (N4380C) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,462 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,274 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $419,000.
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 3,462 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.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4380C.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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