1986 Piper Malibu for sale

1986 Piper Malibu

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$630,000
Location Gary, IN
Total Time 3,900 hrs
Engine SMOH 500 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 8608065
Reg # N269R
Cruise 198 kts (367 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Full Garmin Panel 2 x G500TXi GTN 750Xi GFC 600 AP w/ Yaw Damper GI275 Backup Instrument GNC 255 Nav/Com JPI 930 engine monitor GTX345 Transponder GDL69A GCU485 Flightstream 510

Description

Beautiful 1986 Piper Malibu with low-time engine, new seats, full Garmin panel, and LED lights. 500 hours on the engine with great engine history and health.

Engine

- TSIO 520BE 500 SFRM installed 10/2024 - 3-blade Hartzell prop - Compressions in mid-70s - New baffle seals 2025 - Tuned Continental injectors - Malibu Aerospace cooling mod

Propeller

- 3900 TT - GarKenyon gear with electric flaps - Power pack, actuators, and selector valve replaced in 2023 - R12 AC - All LED lights including ice light - Long range tanks

Interior

- 2007 Exterior 7/10 - Light clear coat chipping on cowling and around windshield - 2024 Interior 8/10 - New foam and leather on all seats in 2024 - Sidewalls and arm rests updated in 2022 with wood accents

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

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Source Price Action
Will McComis
trade-a-plane.com
$630,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Malibu

This 1986 Piper Malibu (N269R) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,900 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,274 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $630,000.

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 3,900 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: 3,900 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 N269R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gary, IN

Seller reported 87 more aircraft in IN →

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 N269R against the NTSB accident database.

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