1980 Piper Saratoga for sale

1980 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,900below typical asking range
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 5,094 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,794 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32-8024035
Reg # N8243L
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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Description

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

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Engine

Engine: 1794 Hours SFOH Lycoming IO-540 300 HP GAMI Injectors Prop: 3-Blade Hartzell Prop Polished Spinner

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 Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AirMart - Kevin Kauffman
trade-a-plane.com
$179,900
Airmart
controller.com
$179,900
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
$185,447
Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
$183,850 *
GBP £136,077
Airmart
airmart.com
$121,900
$179,900

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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 121 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $187 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 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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 5,094 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
✓ Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
★ 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 N8243L.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY

Seller reported 164 more aircraft in Kentucky →

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 N8243L against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, airmart.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below 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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