1981 Piper Saratoga for sale

1981 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$219,950Overpriced
Location CA
Total Time 3,995 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-8129068
Reg # N381CB
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Intercom System Garmin GNS 530 GPS NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430W GPS NAV/COM Garmin GI 106A Indicator Garmin GMX 200 MFD Multi Function Display Map Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Transponder Garmin G5 HSI Indicator Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin GDL 69A XM Satellite Radio JPI EDM 730 with Fuel Flow King KFC 200 Auto Pilot in OP Electric Trim Vertical Card Compass

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1205.89 Lbs VFR Cert. 10-27-25 Annual Inspection 11-26-25 Complete Logbooks and Documents since New

Exterior: Year Painted: 2016 All Over White with Red and Blue Trim

Interior: New Black Leather Six Place Seats with Tan Side Wall Panels

Including: Factory Oxygen Astro Tech Yoke Clock Electronics International Oat Gage Wing Tip and Tail Strobe LED Landing Light

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 1 active offer

Source Price Action
American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$219,950
Listing Source
aso.com
$219,950
Robert Couches
aircraftdealer.com
$219,950

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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 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 $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 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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (GUGINO ALAN)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,995 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 718 more aircraft in CA →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N381CB.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$219,950
Range: $219,950 — $219,950
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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