1986 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Highly maintained late-year 1986 Malibu with 550-C engine upgrade, Parker-Hannifin hydraulics, and electric flaps. New interior, boots, and LED lights. Great avionics stack. KFC-150 autopilot components (autopilot computer, altitude pre-select, servos and encoding altimeter) have all been rebuilt. Original gauges provide great redundancy. Hottest cylinder 348, running 50 degrees LOP!
Engine
Key improvements: 2022 - Rebuild both turbochargers, wastegate, and wastegate controller 2021 - Factory new magnetos (replaced one again in 2023) 2021 - Rebuild fuel pump 2021 - Rebuild belt and engine driven alternators 2021 - Install all Factory new cylinders and new engine mount - major overhaul 2019 - Install Airwolf remote oil filter 2019 - Install Malibu Aerospace M-1 Cooling Mod Has GAMI injectors
Propeller
Key improvements: 2024 - New Concorde battery 2022 - Replace tail de-ice boots, polish windshield, rebuild AC compressor 2021 - Rebuild primary vacuum pump and install new wing fuel drains 2020 - Replace emergency gear extension spring and fuel selector 2019 - Install Reiff preheat system and Battery Minder leads 2019 - Install JPI EDM930 primary engine data management system 2019 - Replace taxi, position, and landing lights with LED lights 2019 - Replace wing de-ice boots and hoses
Interior
Key improvements: 2022 - Replace entire interior (by AeroTrim) 2019 - Jetshades (included)
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dung Tran
trade-a-plane.com
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$489,000
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Fullerton, CA | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Malibu
This 1986 Piper Malibu (N9102H) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,705 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $299,000 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $489,000.
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 5,705 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9102H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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