1977 Piper Saratoga for sale

1977 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$219,000Fair Price
Location Winter Haven, FL
Total Time 4,617 hrs
Engine SMOH 652 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-7780331
Reg # N4516Q
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Apollo SL15M Audio Panel Garmin GNS-530 GPS Nav/Com (recently refurbished by Garmin) King KX-155 Digital Nav/Com Garmin GTX-330 Transponder HSI Piper Auto Control IIIB with Altitude Hold Dual Push to talks Vertical Card Compass uAvionix ADS-B Tail Beacon

Description

Lopresti Speed Merchant Modified Straight Tail Lance with Club Seating, This Lance Has all the Mods and then some, Garmin GNS530 GPS, New JPI EDM930 Color Engine Monitor, Super Clean Hangared Condition, Read the Full Description on this Loaded Family Hauler, Call Exclusive Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE888-280-4900

Engine

652 Since Factory

Propeller

505 SPOH

Interior

Tan Leather Club Seating with High Back Executive seats Matching Side Panels Green carpet

Exterior

White with Jade Metallic Black and Metallic Gold Always Hangared

Inspection

August Annual 1264 USEFUL LOAD Complete logs available by CALLING our office TOLL FREE 888-280-4900 we will be delighted to send them to you. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser.

Modifications / STCs

JPI EDM 930 Primary Engine Monitor with Fuel Flow

Lopresit Boom Beam Light

Strobe Lights

Recognition Lights in Wing Tips

Pitot Heat

Beacon

Position Lights

Over Head High Speed Vents and Fan

Nose Cargo Door

Aft Cargo Door

External Power Plug

Three Blade Prop

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$219,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$219,000
Lopresti Speed Merchant Modified Straight Tail Lance
globalplanesearch.com
$199,500
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$219,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$225,753

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 1977 Piper Saratoga (N4516Q) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,617 hours on the airframe. There are currently 102 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $219,000.

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 4,617 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: 4,617 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 registration data pending for N4516Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Winter Haven, FL

Seller reported 1014 more aircraft in FL →

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 N4516Q against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk, globalplanesearch.com

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