1988 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GMA340 audio panel Garmin GNS530 gps/com Garmin GNS430W gps/com Garmin GTX330 ES txpdr with ADSB in/out King KX155 nav/com King RDR 130 radar King KFC 150 ap/fd with preselect King KN63 DME Dual PTT Electric trim
Description
Last year of the Continental powered Malibu's..379 built and only 4 for sale tells you how popular these are..Recent paint and interior.. Zero time engine just installed. over 130k value..New accessories including all new exhaust. MT 4 blade composite prop!! Garmin, Aspen equipped with JPI 830 engine monitor..King KFC 150 a/p with preselect!! AC, Known ice, Cruise 200 kts at 20,000 ft at 14 gl/hr. 140 gal fuel total..The ultimate family cruiser..Asking 489,000
Engine
TSIO 520BE engine 10 Hrs SMOH 50 Hrs SPOH New exhaust new accessories 130k engine cost 2000 hr TBO
Interior
EX: Light blue metallic with silver/black accents..Rate:9.5 Int: Light gray leather with red accents and black carpet and gray ultra suede headliner..Rate 8.0
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JM Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
|
$429,000
$459,000
|
Hickory, NC | Mar 30, 2026 | 111 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Malibu
This 1988 Piper Malibu (N46JK) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,750 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 $429,000.
The Malibu cruises at 213 kts (394 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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 5,750 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 N46JK.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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