1996 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
HSI-coupled (Nav/GPS) Bendix/King KFC 150 Autopilot Bendix/King KCS-55 Compass System
Flight Director HSI Slaved Compass SystemCoupled to GPS Bendix/King KX-165 Digital Nav/Comm 1 Bendix/King KX-165 Digital Nav/Comm 2 Bendix/King KI2-09A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator Bendix/King KR-87 ADF and Indicator Bendix/King KN-62A DME PS Engineering PM 1000 II Intercom Insight GEM602 Digital Engine Monitor DVR300I Flightcom Digital Voice Recorder Insight GEM Engine Monitor Active Traffic Collision Avoidance Hobbs Hour Meter Garmin 796 Portable GPS Avionics Master Switch Air Conditioning
Co-pilot Instruments Yoke Controls Electric Trim and Interrupt A/P Disconnect Course Wheel Steering Push-to-Talk Useful Load: Fuel Capacity: 102 gallons History: Previous N-Number N821RR 1996 Gear-Up with repairs documented in logbooks and 337Description
Here's a Beauty and Beast! This Saratoga HP II is low-time in extra-clean condition. Air Conditioning, Garmin GNX0375 WAAS, full IFR Panel with handsome leather executive interior for 6 with Club Seating. Plenty of comfort and room for all.
Engine
Engine Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 Propeller Hartzell HC-13YR-1RF 3-blade Propeller
Interior
Very good condition - Light Shale Blue Leather - Club Seating Configuration - Blue carpets - Excellent Condition - Overall White - Piper Blue lowers - Red and Gold Stripes
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
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$372,500
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Louisburg, NC | Jun 25, 2026 | 22 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1996 Piper Saratoga is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,424 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 above the market average at $372,500.
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 1,424 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 576 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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