1980 Piper Saratoga for sale

1980 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$345,000Overpriced
Location Santa Ana, CA
Total Time 3,343 hrs
Engine SMOH 886 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-8029097
Reg # N8220Q
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Avionics Specifications: Garmin G3X Touch PFD with Full EIS TAS Wind Direction

Temperature Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/VOR/ILS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345R Remote Mount ADSB In/Out Garmin GNC 255 NAVCOM Radio Garmin GFC500 w/ Elevator Pitch Trim Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel Pilot Windshield OAT Gauge 406 Mhz ELT

Description

N8220Q is a highly upgraded PA32R with no expense spared! Engine: Lycoming Engines TIO-540-S1AD TSMOH: 886 Hrs TSPOH: 886 Hrs Aircraft Basic Empty Weight: 2318 Lbs Aircraft Useful Load: 1282 Lbs Avionics Specifications: Garmin G3X Touch PFD with Full EIS Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/VOR/ILS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345R Remote Mount ADSB In/Out Garmin GNC 255 NAVCOM Radio Garmin GFC500 w/ Elevator Pitch Trim Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel Aircraft Paint: Repainted in 2024

Engine

Engine: Lycoming Engines TIO-540-S1AD TSMOH: 886 Hrs Propeller: Hartzell 3 Blade TSPOH: 886 Hrs

Interior

Fully redone in 2025 in Corona, CA. New leather seats, carpet, panel wrap, door handles, air vents, sound damping was installed in the side panels, and all other interior pieces were replaced. The nose compartment receives new carpet and interior. No expense was spared. Interior quality/condition is a 10/10

Exterior

Repainted in 2024

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
David Duffer
trade-a-plane.com
$345,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 1980 Piper Saratoga (N8220Q) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,343 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $345,000.

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 3,343 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: 3,343 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 N8220Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Santa Ana, 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 N8220Q against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$302,450
Range: $281,175 — $323,725
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+14%
Above Market

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