1980 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1980 Piper Turbo Saratoga FG is based at KLGB, Long Beach, CA. This Great value Aircraft has 5,094TTAF, Lycoming TIO-540 engine with 1,794SFOH, Hartzell 3-blade propeller, and complete airframe and engine logs. Avionics include Garmin GNS 530W and GNS 430W (WAAS), dual Garmin G5 flight instruments, Garmin GFC 500 with Yaw Damper, Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out, and JPI EDM-830 engine monitor. Interior condition rated 9/10 and exterior 6/10. Located in Long Beach, CA – KLGB Logbooks Original & Consecutive Damage History- Call for Details Always Hangared Useful Load 1,344 lbs Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms.
Engine
1794 Hours SFOH Lycoming IO-540 300 HP GAMI Injectors
Propeller
3-Blade Hartzell Prop Polished Spinner
Interior
9 out of 10 Gray Leather Seating Club Seating Configuration
Exterior
6 out of 10 Overall White with Red and Blue Trim
Modifications / STCs
• Aux power panel
• GAMIjectors
• Dual toe brakes
• Dual push-to-talk switches
• Electric pitch trim
• Rudder trim
• Avionics master switch
• Club seating
• Yoke-mounted autopilot quick-disconnect switch
• Four rear cupholders
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AirMart - Kevin Kauffman
trade-a-plane.com
|
$179,900
|
Long Beach (), CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
controller.com
|
$179,900
|
Lexington, KY | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$185,447
|
Lexington, Kentucky, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$183,224 *
GBP £136,077
|
Lexington, KY | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
airmart.com
|
$121,900
$179,900
|
— | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1980 Piper Saratoga (N8243L) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,094 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 $179,900.
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 5,094 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8243L.
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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