2002 Piper Saratoga for sale

2002 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$485,000above typical asking range
Location Chattanooga, TN
Total Time 1,598 hrs
Engine SMOH 70 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3257289
Reg # N401BP
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
● Garmin GNS 530W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD ● Garmin GNS 430W WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM ● Garmin 340 Audio Panel ● Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B In/Out ● WX-500 Stormscope ● STEC 55X Autopilot

Description

Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Annual Inspection Completed May 2025 Great Condition & Extremely well Maintained! Equipment: Air Conditioning Interior: Blue Leather Seats w/ Blue Carpet & Tan Sidewalls in Good Condition. Front Seats Covered w/ Sheepskin Covers Exterior: White and Blue Base with Red, Black & Silver Trim in Good Condition

Engine

70 Hours Since Engine Major Overhaul (Gann Aviation)

Interior

Blue Leather Seats w/ Blue Carpet & Tan Sidewalls in Good Condition. Front Seats Covered w/ Sheepskin Covers

Exterior

White and Blue Base with Red, Black & Silver Trim in Good Condition

Modifications / STCs

● Air Conditioning

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$459,000
$485,000
Blue Leather Seats
globalplanesearch.com
$459,000
Parker Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$485,000
Parker Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$493,236 *
GBP £367,062
Parker Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$499,955

* 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 2002 Piper Saratoga (N401BP) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,598 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 $485,000.

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 1,598 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 402 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,598 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 N401BP.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Chattanooga, TN

Seller reported 178 more aircraft in Tennessee →

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 N401BP against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

9 price events · sources: aso.com, globalplanesearch.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $386,225–$468,675.

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

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