1981 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
340 on Factory Rebuilt Eng, KLN89B GPS, Dual King VHF & Nav, HSI, GTX330 Txp, HF,DME Cent 41A/Pilot, Good P&I
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 |
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Douglas Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Douglas Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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Contact for price
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Douglas Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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Contact for price *
Contact for price
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1981 Piper Saratoga is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,143 hours on the airframe. There are currently 105 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000.
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 5,143 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
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Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reported 63 more aircraft in Queensland →Title Status
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Safety Record
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