2003 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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
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. The engine overhaul was originally completed by John Jewell Aircraft Engines featuring NEW Lycoming Cylinder Kits.
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
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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bartelt Aviation
controller.com
|
$465,000
|
Sturgis, MI | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Bartelt Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$473,460 *
GBP £351,426
|
Sturgis, MI | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Bartelt Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$479,338
|
Sturgis, Michigan, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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 105 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/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.
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Piper Saratoga — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5361J.
Location & Ownership
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
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