2005 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
**Significant price adjustment - serious buyers encouraged.** AUD $630,000. NO GST PAYABLE. Perfect for the private buyer. This beautifully maintained 2005 Piper Saratoga II HP (PA32R-301) has been cared for with no expense spared. Featuring a fresh annual inspection and propeller overhaul, immaculate interior, and air conditioning, it presents in exceptional condition throughout. Privately owned and operated in IFR category, also released for VFR charter. In excellent mechanical condition following a comprehensive refurb in 2023 at Smartair, Albury, including avionics and interior. Hangared at Albury.
Engine
Textron Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D 1,150 hours since factory new (installed 2017) 2,200 hour TBO
Interior
Six-seat club interior with leather seats in immaculate condition following 2023 refurbishment, including reupholstered seating and carpet replaced. Overhead vents and individual reading lights.
Exterior
White base with eye-catching blue, green and yellow highlights in excellent condition
Inspection
Fresh annual inspection as of October 2025
Modifications / STCs
• Piper Factory Air Conditioning
• Strobes and LED landing lights
• Codan HF transceiver
• ADS-B In/Out
• Traffic Advisory System
• Stormscope
• Backup AH, Altimeter, ASI
• Six-place intercom
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 2005 Piper Saratoga (VH-IYD) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,529 hours on the airframe. There are currently 109 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000.
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 2,529 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.
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Piper Saratoga — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (VH-IYD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
East Albury, New South Wales, Australia
AU
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Safety Record
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