1985 Piper Malibu for sale

1985 Piper Malibu

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$514,900Overpriced
Location Abilene, TX
Engine SMOH 140 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 46-8508039
Reg # N4386N
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 198 kts (367 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

All Garmin GFC600 Autopilot G750 G500 GNC225 GTX345 G5 Backup EDM-930 Co-pilot six pack

Description

1985 Piper Malibu with with 150 hours since new motor. PRICE LOWERED. Not a reman, not overhauled, but new engine with all new accessories including turbos, mags, wastegates, etc. Fresh annual - December 2025. All Garmin panel including GFC600 autopilot. Spoilers, speedbrakes, heated windshield, FIKI, long range tanks. No damage history and all logs. Flown by a professional pilot who is also an insurance approved PA-46 instructor. Trades up possible.

Engine

NEW TSIO-550C with 150 hours since new with new accessories to include new turbos, mags, wastegates, etc. 1400 on prop, but prop was recently serviced.

Interior

Paint is a 7 Interior is a 6 with leather

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Ronald Blevins
trade-a-plane.com
$514,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Malibu

This 1985 Piper Malibu (N4386N) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 24 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,331 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $514,900.

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.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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 N4386N.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Abilene, TX

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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 N4386N against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$454,000
Range: $426,625 — $472,975
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+13%
Above Market

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