Piper Saratoga Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
The Piper PA-32 family is the six-seat, club-seating Cherokee — a stretched single designed to carry a family or six adults at meaningful speeds. The line evolved from the fixed-gear Cherokee Six (PA-32-260/300) through the retractable Lance (PA-32R) to the modern Saratoga (PA-32-301), available in normally-aspirated Saratoga II HP (300 hp IO-540) and turbocharged Saratoga II TC. With a big cabin, club seating and a 165-knot cruise (II HP), the Saratoga is one of the most practical family-haulers in general aviation.
2 used Piper Saratoga aircraft for sale in Germany · 6-seat · Used median asking $310,000 · New from $195,000 · updated yesterday
Piper Saratoga Specifications
Model specThe Piper Saratoga is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 142–163 kt (263–302 km/h), a range of 800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km), and a useful load of 1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg).
Piper Saratoga for Sale
Piper Saratoga asking prices range from $119,000 to $575,000, with a median of $310,000 (market reference $300,000).
Piper Saratoga Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Six | 1965–2005 | 7 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | $73K – $360K | Buy a Cherokee Six if you want maximum useful load and simple fixed-gear ownership; the 300 hp version gives noticeably better climb and load. Step up to the Lance or Saratoga SP if you want retractable-gear cruise speed instead. | 40 |
| Lance | — | 6 | 142 kts (263 km/h) | 875 nm (1,620 km) | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | $79K – $249K | Buy a Lance if you want six seats with retractable-gear speed at a lower price than a later Saratoga SP. Consider the fixed-gear Cherokee Six for simpler maintenance, or step up to the Saratoga for its refined tapered wing and newer avionics. | 17 |
Compare Piper Saratoga
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Piper Saratoga Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Saratoga cost? Used Saratoga prices: $119K – $575K, average $310K (median $310K); market reference $300K, across 92 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Piper Saratoga Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $328,071 (1997 models) · highest around $605,000 (2003). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Piper Saratoga
Buying a Piper Saratoga comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Saratoga
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Piper Saratoga Inventory by Country
| United States | 137 |
| Canada | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 9 |
| Australia | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
Piper Saratoga Inventory by State
| Florida | 16 |
| Kentucky | 12 |
| California | 11 |
| Texas | 11 |
| Michigan | 10 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
| Kansas | 5 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Arizona | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
Piper Saratoga by Price
| Under $100k | 8 |
| Under $200k | 72 |
| Under $300k | 106 |
| Under $500k | 155 |
Recently Sold Piper Saratoga
| 1979 Cherokee Six | $209,900 |
| 1998 Saratoga | $489,000 |
| 1978 Cherokee Six | $146,487 |
| 1976 Lance | $145,350 |
| 1981 Saratoga | $179,373 |
| 1967 Cherokee Six | $116,592 |
Piper Saratoga Safety Record
Across all Saratoga variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2003–2003. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
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Total Events
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Incidents
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Serious
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Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2003 | Mansfield, OH | Incident | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landi… |
NTSB records 2003–2003. Includes all Piper Saratoga variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.