1980 Piper SARATOGA SP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Hangared and flown regularly by the same owner for over 28 years Excellent XC capability (e.g. 160 kts TAS at 8-10K ft 5-6 hour legs with reserves) Useful load 1365 lbs 6-place club seating Recent Annual 11-30-26 Very low time airframe 3981.2 TT with complete logbooks 1100 SMOH Penn Yan Aero Lycoming IO-540 and 3-blade Hartzell prop Well-maintained, all ADs complied 1989 Nose gear collapse, repaired to Piper spec IFR certified/ recent Pitot static/ IFR cert/ Garmin firmware update Garmin 750 GPS Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder King KI 525A Horizontal Situation Indicator Narco nav/com with MAC 1700 flip/flop Piper Century IIIC coupled autopilot EDM-700 Fuel Monitor with outside temps PS Engineering PM3000 Stereo 6-place intercom Strike Finder Precise Flight Vacuum Source standby system Knots 2U wing tip fairings with landing lights and flashers Reiff Engine Preheater 6 cylinder Gill Maintainer Free Battery Monitor
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mark Poole
trade-a-plane.com
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$240,000
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Meriden, CT | May 05, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper SARATOGA SP
This 1980 Piper SARATOGA SP (N8170F) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,981 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $240,000.
The SARATOGA SP 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/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 3,981 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 SARATOGA SP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8170F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $193,500–$253,175.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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