2000 Piper Saratoga for sale

2000 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$399,000within typical asking range
Location Placerville, CA
Total Time 3,950 hrs
Engine SMOH 150 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3257140
Reg # N965BJ
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Garmin PMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTN 650 TXI Garmin 530 GPS Com STEC 55x fully coupled Autopilot Flight Director HSI Garmin GI 209 Glideslope/VOR/Localizer indicator Garmin 345 ADS-B Transponder Avionics Master Switch Fuel Flow computer BFG Stormscope Electronic Checklist Dual Electric trim Yoke mounted Dual Push to Talk Control wheel steering Remote Ident yoke mounted button

Description

Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Annual Due: February 2026 (Can be combined with prepurchase) Useful Load: 1150 Lbs. for Aircraft Logbook Airframe: 108 Gallons Fuel Electric Flaps Air Conditioning Club Seating Rearseat Armrest Drink Cooler Static Wicks Interior: Deluxe Original Cream Leather with Matching Leather Side Panels and Carpet 7.5 out of 10 (Some early wear on seats) Exterior: Overall Cream with Dark Blue Major, Maroon Minor and Gold Pinstripe. 8.5 out of 10 History: Two owners since new. Currently Minden Nevada based. Hangared. No Damage history. Complete logs. No corrosion. An excellent six seat cross country family load hauler with Air Conditioning.

Engine

Engine: 150 Hours SMOH on TIO-540 Lycoming (2000 TBO) Prop: 150 Hours SPOH on Hartzell three blade scimitar

Propeller

PROP TIME: 150 Hours SPOH on Hartzell three blade scimitar

Interior

Deluxe Original Cream leather with matching leather side panels and carpet 7.5 out of 10 (Some early wear on seats)

Exterior

Overall Cream with Dark blue major, Maroon minor and Gold pinstripe. 8.5 out of 10

Inspection

ANNUAL DUE: February 2026 (Can be combined with prepurchase)

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
$399,000
Listing Source
aso.com
$349,000
$399,000
Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
$349,000
$399,000
Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
$349,000
$399,000
Deluxe Original Cream Leather
globalplanesearch.com
$349,000
Skywagons
controller.com
$399,000
Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
$356,358 *
GBP £263,759
Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
$411,303

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 2000 Piper Saratoga (N965BJ) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,950 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 $399,000.

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 3,950 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 (NORTON RAQUEL D TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,950 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

Registered Owner

NORTON RAQUEL D TRUSTEE

Registration Address

STATELINE, NV

Certificate Issued

2024-03-04

Airworthiness

2000-04-11

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Placerville, CA but FAA registration shows STATELINE, NV. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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 N965BJ.

Price History

9 price events · sources: aso, aso.com, globalplanesearch.com, trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aircraftdealer.com, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $353,409–$412,500.

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

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