1988 Piper Malibu
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAudio Bendix King KMA-24 Com #1 GNS 530W (WAAS) Com #2 Bendix King KX-165 Nav #1 GNS 530 Nav #2 KNI-525 Compass KCS-55 GPS GNS 530W GTX345 Transponder Auto-pilot KFC-150 FD Pre-Select KAS-297B Scope WX-1000 Encoder KEA-130A Bendix King KRA-10A Additional Avionics: Pilot Mike Button
Avionics Master Switch Electric Longitudinal Trim Microphone Speaker Static Wicks Ground Clearance Switch 2-place Flight Intercom Auto-Pilot Nav 1/Nav 2 switchDescription
Super Clean low time Malibu ready for new owner.
Modifications / STCs
• EXECUTIVE GROUP Air Conditioning Known Ice (Wing & Tail, Electric Propeller, Heated Pitot, & Ice Light) Executive Writing Table Electric Heat Kit Oxygen System Tannis Engine Heat Windshield heat plate EDM 700 Engine Monitor Co-pilots panel Refreshment Center Yaw Dampner
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Central Virginia Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$449,000
|
Petersburg, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Super Clean
globalplanesearch.com
|
$449,000
|
— | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Central Virginia Aviation
controller.com
|
$449,000
|
Petersburg, VA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Central Virginia Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$462,845
|
Petersburg, Virginia, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Central Virginia Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$457,169 *
GBP £339,334
|
Petersburg, VA | Apr 08, 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 1988 Piper Malibu (N9146R) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,761 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Malibu aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $221,331 to $824,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $449,000.
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 1,761 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 239 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
ZOLL ROSS H
Registration Address
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Certificate Issued
2015-08-10
Airworthiness
1988-10-20
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 N9146R.
Price History
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