1974 Piper Saratoga for sale

1974 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000Good Deal
Location Calgary, AB, Canada
Total Time 5,210 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,064 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32-7440158
Reg # C-GZNG Canada
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GN480 GPS / NAV / Com '' Garmin G500 PFD Navigation Terrain Database '' Garmin G500 EFIS S-TEC System '' Electric Trim '' Garmin GTX345 Transponder '' Pitot / Static System '' GDU 620 Display '' GDC 74A ADC '' GRS 77 AHRS '' GMU 44 Magnetometer '' GTP 59 Temperature Probe '' GTX 345 ADS-B in/out Transponder '' Roll Servo + Pitch Servo '' Transducer '' Turn Coordinator '' Remote Annunciator '' GNS 480

Description

This Piper Cherokee Six has been reliably flown and maintained for decades by its passionate owners, who are ready to pass the aircraft on to new owners and new travels. C-GZNG is a dependable, turnkey aircraft; ready to fly on the whim of any pilot. The aircraft is fully airworthy following its May 2025 annual inspection and records have been kept up to date under current ownership.

Engine

ENGINE: MAKE: Lycoming MODEL: I0-540-K1A5 S/N: L-13126-48 Hrs: 1064.8 TSOH PROP MAKE: Hartzell MODEL: HC-C3YR-1RF S/N:PA1296B Hrs: 52.0 TSOH

Interior

Body Colour: White (Cream) Black

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Saratoga

This 1974 Piper Saratoga (C-GZNG) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,210 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $195,000.

The Saratoga cruises at 163 kts (302 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $170/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 5,210 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,210 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Saratoga — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
163 kts (302 km/h)
Max Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,360 lbs (617 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
102 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Saratoga

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$170/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Saratoga. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GZNG) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Calgary, AB, Canada

CA

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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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check C-GZNG against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$180,000
Range: $159,500 — $187,500
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+8%
Above Market

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