1982 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
1982 Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32R-301T with 5,372 hours total time. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD aircraft engine with 1,576 hours since major overhaul. Propeller has 40 hours since inspection and servicing. Equipped with Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/nav/com, Garmin SL30 nav/com, and a Garmin Aera 796 mounted on the dash and interfaced with the panel. Includes Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B In and Out, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, and JPI EDM 700 engine monitor. Aircraft features a King KFC 275 autopilot system and factory-installed air conditioning.
Engine
Lycoming TIO-540 SMOH: 1,555 hours (since 2008) Fully serviced, 100-hour inspection completed 8/21/2025 Engine in excellent condition, certified airworthy
Propeller
Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF Overhauled in 2016 by C. Stallings Aluminum blades Ready to fly
Interior
Interior completed in 2003. In good condition with normal wear for its age. Clean and well maintained.
Exterior
Paint completed in 2003. Overall in good condition with normal wear for its age. Aircraft presents well and has been consistently maintained.
Inspection
Fresh annual and 100-hour inspection completed on 8/21/2025. All applicable ADs complied with and up to date.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Richard Garrett
controller.com
|
$175,000
|
Branson, MO | Apr 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1982 Piper Saratoga (N8197H) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,372 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 $175,000.
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 5,372 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8197H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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