1980 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
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General: Year: 1980 Manufacturer: Piper Model: Turbo Saratoga PA32R-301T Serial Number: 32R-8029071 Condition: Used Registration #: N164J Airframe TT: 2850 Hrs Engine: 1370 SMOH, Lycoming TIO540-S1AD Prop: 334 TTSN Times approximate as aircraft is in use Avionics: Garmin 430W, King KX155 Nav/com, King DME, Piper Altimatic IIIC autopilot with altitude hold, approach mode and electric trim, Garmin 375 transponder with ADSB in/out, Radar, Pilot standard analog 6 pack, Copilot electric attitude indicator, Shadin altitude alerter, Insight engine monitor Airframe: Pulse lights, Automatic gear extension system, 6 place Oxygen Center beverage case/armrest 6 place conference seating Leather interior 7-10 Paint original but in good condition for the age 102 gallon fuel tanks 1290 Useful load Current annual and Pitot Static/Transponder checks Performance: Max speed 195 kts Cruise speed TAS 75% 177 kts 19 GPH 730 NM 65% 166 kts 17 GPH 790 NM 55% 152 kts 14 GPH 843 NM Additional Info. Located at KTTN - Trenton-Mercer Airport Originally flagged as N15DN then transferred to Germany for approximately 10 years upon repatriation aircraft was reflagged as N164J. Complete logs available since new (including time as a German flagged ship).
Engine
Lycoming TIO540-S1AD, SMOH 1370 hrs
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Star Aero
controller.com
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$234,000
|
Hammonton, NJ | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Star Aero
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$238,120 *
GBP £176,847
|
Hammonton, NJ | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Star Aero
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$241,215
|
Hammonton, New Jersey, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1980 Piper Saratoga (N164J) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,850 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 below the market average at $234,000.
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 2,850 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 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N164J.
Location & Ownership
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
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