1985 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAll 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
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ronald Blevins
trade-a-plane.com
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$514,900
|
Abilene, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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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.
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Piper Malibu — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4386N.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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