Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft Model: PIPER MALIBU 1984
- Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-U2A
- Horsepower: 350 HP
- Propeller: Hartzell 3-blade
- Maximum Speed: 200 knots
- Range: 1,200 nautical miles
- Seats: 6
- Avionics: Garmin GNS 430, King KX 155, and more
- Interior: Leather seating, Air conditioning, and refreshment center
- Exterior: Overall white with blue and gold stripes
- Maintenance: Always hangared, complete logs available
- Additional Features: Oxygen system, de-ice boots, and more
This aircraft is well-equipped for both personal and business travel, offering comfort and performance.
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Malibu is a pressurized, low-wing single designed to cruise in the high teens to mid‑20s (when equipped and operated accordingly) while keeping passengers in a more comfortable cabin environment than non-pressurized piston singles. It targets owners who want efficient point-to-point travel for 2–4 people with the flexibility of smaller-airport access and the operating simplicity of a single engine, while accepting the workload and discipline that come with a complex, high-performance piston aircraft.
Mission Fit
In practice, the Malibu fits missions where a pilot-owner wants to go farther and faster than typical piston singles while enjoying a pressurized cabin and higher cruise altitudes for smoother rides and better winds. It is less aligned with missions that demand turbine-like redundancy or all-weather capability beyond what the specific airframe is equipped, approved, and maintained to deliver.
Cabin
The Malibu’s cabin is oriented around comfortable seating for a small group, with a quieter, more stable feel at altitude than non-pressurized piston aircraft. Expect a club-style feel in some configurations, with the real differentiator being pressurization rather than stand-up space. Passenger comfort is strongly influenced by the condition of door seals, environmental controls, and cabin soundproofing, which can vary by aircraft and modifications.