2003 Piper Saratoga for sale

2003 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$465,000within typical asking range
Location Sturgis, MI
Total Time 1,926 hrs
Engine SMOH 369 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3257301
Reg # N5361J
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

AVIONICS STEC 55X Autopilot with Flight Director Featuring Altitude Hold and GPSS STEC 360 Altitude Pre-Select with Vertical Speed Selector STEC ST-180 HSI Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon Intercom Garmin GTN-750XI GPS

(WAAS Approved) Garmin GTN-650XI GPS

(WAAS Approved) Garmin GI-106 VOR / Glideslope Indicator Garmin GTX-345R Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUT Garmin Flight Stream 510 Blue Tooth Connectivity Solution Skywatch 497 Active Collision Avoidance System WX-500 Stormscope Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather Uplink

Co-Pilot Instruments (6-Pack) Electric Trim (Pilot Yoke) CWS Switch (Pilot Yoke) Trim Interrupt Switch (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke) Push-To-Talk Switch (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke) Electric Trim (Co-Pilot Yoke) Ground Clearance Switch Stratus Power Pro

(USB Charging Ports) JPI EDM-830 Graphic Engine Monitor SUPER FEATURES / UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS Precise Flight Speed Brakes Factory 6-Place Oxygen System Factory Air-Conditioning Featuring a 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System Hartzell

3 Blade Constant Speed Propeller Featuring a Polished Spinner Wing Tip Landing Lights Featuring LED Lamps LED Taxi Light

(Mounted on Nose Gear) Electric Stand-By Vacuum System 107 Gallon Total Fuel Capacity

102 Gallons Usable MGF IPAD Mount

(This Mount is panel mounted) Battery Minder with Interface ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING FEATURES Back Lighted Rocker Switches Heavy Duty Brakes System

Pilot Co-Pilot Toe Brakes and Parking Brake Stainless Steel Control Cables Wing Flaps electrically operated (0

40 degrees) Engine Hour Recorder Stainless Steel Fasteners Alternate Static Source Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge Engine Hour Recorder Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge Overhead Switch Panel Electric Clock Outside Air Temperature Gauge Flush Lockable Fuel Caps Turbine Inlet Temperature and Fuel Flow Indicator Windshield Defrosters Control Individually controlled overhead fresh air vents Individually controlled fresh air vents

floor moun

Description

2003 PIPER SARATOGA II TC For Sale in Sturgis, Michigan 2003 Piper Saratoga TC - 1926 Hours Total Time Since New, Only 369 Hours SMOH, S-TEC 55X Autopilot Featuring a Flight Director, HSI, Altitude Pre-Select, Garmin GTN-750xi GPS, Garmin GTN-650xi GPS, Garmin GTX-345R Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUT, Flightstream 510 Blue Tooth Connectivity, Skywatch 497 Collision Avoidance System, WX-500 Stormscope, Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather, Co-Pilot Instruments, Speed Brakes, Factory Air-Conditioning, 6-Place Oxygen System, LED Lighting, IPAD Mount, JPI Graphic Engine Monitor, Club Seating, and Luxurious Leather Interior!

Engine

ENGINE 369 Hours SMOH by John Jewell Aircraft Engines with New Lycoming Cylinder Kits The engine has been sent out to Penn Yan Aero who is a premier engine rebuilder and repair facility for inspection and installation of a new camshaft due to some ferrous metal that was discovered during a recent oil change. This engine will come with a 1-Year Warranty program provided by Penn Yan Aero. Estimated completion date is March of 2026. PROPELLER 737 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul

Interior

INTERIOR Luxurious Taupe Leather featuring Harmonizing Side Panels - (New Leather Seats in 2013) Pleated Stowable Window Shades Deluxe Refreshment Bar Executive Stowable Writing Table The rear cabin features the desirable Club Seating configuration. Super Sound Proofing Tinted Windshield and Windows Pilot Copilot Armrests Adjustable Crew Seats with Inflatable Lumbar Support Forward Cabin Door Single-Lever Locking System Bose Headset Jacks / Standard Headset Jacks - (Cockpit) EXTERIOR Brite White over Dark Blue Metallic Featuring Dark Red Metallic and Silver Metallic Accents

Exterior

Brite White over Dark Blue Metallic Featuring Dark Red Metallic and Silver Metallic Accents

Inspection

ANNUAL DUE: November 1, 2025 BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: January, 2026 ELT BATTERY DUE: August, 2028 OXYGEN BOTTLE HYDROSTATIC CHECK: CW August 11, 2025 OXGYEN BOTTLE REGULATOR OVERHAUL: CW August 11, 2025 OXYGEN BOTTLE 15-YEAR BOTTLE REPLACEMENT: CW April 20, 2018 – (MFR Date 12/2017) USEFUL LOAD: 1002.53 Pounds Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years. Bartelt Aviation does not endorse nor are we affiliated with Currency Finance, Avemco, or the Aircraft Cost Calculator that may be attached to our aircraft online sales ads. Bartelt Aviation has the ability to refer you to an Aircraft Lender and an Insurance Agent that should be able to provide you with lower cost options and superior customer service. Ask your Bartelt Aviation Sales person for details.

Modifications / STCs

SUPER FEATURES / UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS

Precise Flight Speed Brakes

Factory 6-Place Oxygen System

Factory Air-Conditioning Featuring a 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Hartzell, 3 Blade Constant Speed Propeller Featuring a Polished Spinner

Wing Tip Landing Lights Featuring LED Lamps

LED Taxi Light – (Mounted on Nose Gear)

Electric Stand-By Vacuum System

107 Gallon Total Fuel Capacity, 102 Gallons Usable

MGF IPAD Mount – (This Mount is panel mounted)

Battery Minder with Interface

ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING FEATURES:

Back Lighted Rocker Switches

Heavy Duty Brakes System, Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes, and Parking Brake

Stainless Steel Control Cables

Wing Flaps, electrically operated (0, 10, 25, 40 degrees)

Engine Hour Recorder

Stainless Steel Fasteners

Alternate Static Source

Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge

Engine Hour Recorder

Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge

Overhead Switch Panel

Electric Clock

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Flush Lockable Fuel Caps

Turbine Inlet Temperature and Fuel Flow Indicator

Windshield Defrosters & Control

Individually controlled overhead fresh air vents

Individually controlled fresh air vents - floor mounted

External Power Receptacle

Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading

Instrument Panel Lighting

Forward Baggage Compartment Light has been disabled to eliminate dead battery risks

Map Lights

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Avionics Dimming

Navigation Lights

Cabin Reading Lights - four

Pilot and Copilot Cup Holder

Pilot Vent Window

Artex ELT 110-4

Static Wicks

28 Volt System

Engine Indicators/ Monitoring System with a Digital Display Monitor Panel with Percent Power, Fuel Management Including GPS Interface, Temperature Readings Including OAT, Electrical System Performance Indicators, and Exceedance Monitoring / Recording Feature.

ACCESSORIES

Kenyon Sunshades for Cockpit

Cabin Cover for Transient Trips

Cowl Plugs

Chalks

Fuel Strainer

Tow Bar

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Bartelt Aviation
controller.com
$465,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 2003 Piper Saratoga (N5361J) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,926 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 $465,000.

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 1,926 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 74 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: 1,926 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 N5361J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Sturgis, MI

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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 N5361J against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $395,750–$475,500.

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

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