1998 Piper Saratoga for sale

1998 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$410,000within typical asking range
Location Los Angeles, CA
Total Time 2,650 hrs
Engine SMOH 41 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3257013
Reg # N9296N
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Avidyne IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM Aspen EFD 1000 Max Garmin G5

Updated Software and New Battery May 2023 Lynx NGT9000 Transponder with Traffic and WX Information EDM 830 Engine Monitoring System with Fuel Flow AVIDYNE AMX 240 Audio Panel KFC-150 Autopilot Bendix/King KN62A DME #2 COMM: Bendix/King KX 155A

Description

Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Damage History: No Airworthy: Yes Status Report: On Request Annual Inspection: Due - Delivered with Fresh Annual FAR 91.411/413 Due: 6/2027 Useful Load: 1072.96 Lbs Additional Equipment: Aircraft Cover Engine Inlet Plugs Sheep Skin Covers for Front Seats Factory Oxygen Factory Air Conditioning USB Charger Interior: Good Interior Condition Number of Seats: Six (6) Interior Notes: Topaz Leather Seats Exterior: Good Exterior Condition Colors: Base - Top: White Bottom: Green Two Dark Chestnut Metallic Accent Stripes with One Green Stripe in the Middle N#: White with Dark Chestnut Metallic Shadow Comments: It is a pleasure for Moon Jet Group to represent the sale of N9296N. Please contact for further aircraft information or to schedule an inspection.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

s/n: HK176A

Interior

Good Interior Condition Number of Seats: Six (6) Interior Notes: Topaz Leather Seats

Exterior

Good Exterior Condition Colors: Base - Top: White Bottom: Green Two Dark Chestnut Metallic Accent Stripes with One Green Stripe in the Middle N#: White with Dark Chestnut Metallic Shadow

Inspection

Due - Delivered with Fresh Annual Always Hangared Useful Load: 1072.96 Lbs FAR 91.411/413 Due: 6/2027

Modifications / STCs

Aircraft Cover

Engine Inlet Plugs

Sheep Skin Covers for Front Seats

Factory Oxygen

Factory Air Conditioning

USB Charger

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Moon Jet Group
controller.com
$410,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 1998 Piper Saratoga (N9296N) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,650 hours on the airframe. There are currently 122 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $187 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $410,000.

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 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 2,650 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,650 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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

FAA registration data pending for N9296N.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA

Seller reported 858 more aircraft in California →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N9296N against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, globalplanesearch.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $369,500–$406,067.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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