1986 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Aerista is proud to present N31BX - a gorgeous Piper Malibu! With a Fresh Upgraded G500TXi Panel and recently overhauled engine, carry your family, friends, pets, and more in pressurized comfort to anywhere you can imagine. This aircraft has a gorgeous club configuration in the back, meaning your passengers will feel right at home. Additionally, N31BX has a fantastic avionics suite up front for the pilot with the latest and greatest TXi PFD, and a Garmin GTN 750. Call Clay at Aerista to learn more about this incredible machine!
Engine
Continental Engine 48 SOH
Propeller
Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller Overhauled in Nov. 2024 48 SPOH
Interior
Beige Leather Interior
Inspection
Annual Inspection TBC by end of December 2025 ** Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection
Modifications / STCs
• 1166.8 Useful Load
• Extended Range tanks
• 6 place seating
• Storage Cabinets
• Spoilers
• Pressurization
• Air-Conditioning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aerista
aerista.com
|
$569,900
|
Clarksville, TN | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
|
$599,900
|
TN | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Aerista
aviapages.com
|
$569,900
|
— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Beige Leather Interior
globalplanesearch.com
|
$599,900
|
TN | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aerista
controller.com
|
$569,900
|
Clarksville, TN | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aerista
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$580,269 *
GBP £430,705
|
Clarksville, TN | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aerista
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$587,473
|
Clarksville, Tennessee, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aerista
aircraftforsale.com
|
$569,900
|
Clarksville, Tn | 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 1986 Piper Malibu (N31BX) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,560 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,331 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $569,900.
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. With 2,560 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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Piper Malibu — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N31BX.
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N31BX.
Price History
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