1981 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This 1981 Piper Turbo Saratoga SP is immaculate inside and out. Updated Garmin Avionics. Low engine and airframe time. The leather interior and paint look as new. Complete and original logbooks and documents since new. Fresh annual inspection and ready to fly away. Airframe: TTAF: 3995 Engines: 332 Hours Since Overhaul By Airmark Overhaul, Inc FAA Repair Station Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD S/N RL-7733-61A 300 HP Year Installed 2014 Props: 332 Hours Since Factory New 3 Blade Prop With De Ice Hartzell Model HC-E3YR-1RF/E7673DR S/N FM1921B Year Installed 2014
Engine
and airframe time. The leather
Interior
New Black Leather Six Place Seats with Tan Side Wall Panels
Exterior
Year Painted: 2016 All Over White with Red and Blue Trim
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1205.89 Lbs VFR Cert. 10-27-25 Annual Inspection 11-26-25 Complete Logbooks and Documents since New
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$219,950
|
Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$219,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Robert Couches
aircraftdealer.com
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$219,950
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— | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1981 Piper Saratoga (N381CB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,995 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 $219,950.
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 3,995 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
GUGINO ALAN
Registration Address
GILROY, CA
Certificate Issued
2017-12-18
Airworthiness
1981-04-16
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N381CB.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $176,225–$244,425.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
