Piper Saratoga Aircraft in Kansas
5 used Piper Saratoga aircraft for sale in Kansas · 6-seat · $159K – $439K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Piper Saratoga
The Piper Saratoga (PA-32) is the six-seat, club-seating member of the Cherokee family — a stretched single built to haul families and light business loads in comfort. The line runs from the fixed-gear Cherokee Six through the retractable Lance to the Saratoga, Saratoga SP and the modern Saratoga II HP and II TC, available normally aspirated or turbocharged on the proven Lycoming IO-540.
Piper Saratoga Specifications
Model specThe Piper Saratoga is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 145–163 kt (269–302 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).
5 Piper Saratoga For Sale
There are currently 5 used Piper Saratoga for sale, ranging from $159,900 to $439,500, with a median asking price of $300,000.
Piper Saratoga Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Six | 1965–1979 | 7 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | $79K – $495K | 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. | 48 |
| Lance | — | — | — | — | — | $39K – $550K | 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. | 12 |
Compare Piper Saratoga
See how the Piper Saratoga stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Piper Saratoga Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Saratoga cost? Used Saratoga prices: $159K – $439K, average $299K (median $300K), across 4 priced of 5 active listings.
Based on 71 priced 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 $374,993 (2001 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
Every Piper Saratoga faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $32,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Saratoga
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Piper Saratoga Inventory by Country
| United States | 117 |
| Australia | 9 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| Canada | 8 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Germany | 2 |
Piper Saratoga Inventory by State
| Florida | 14 |
| California | 11 |
| Kentucky | 11 |
| Texas | 9 |
| Michigan | 9 |
| Georgia | 5 |
| Kansas | 5 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| North Carolina | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
Piper Saratoga by Price
| Under $100k | 8 |
| Under $200k | 66 |
| Under $300k | 96 |
| Under $500k | 136 |
Recently Sold Piper Saratoga
| 1998 Saratoga | $489,000 |
| 1981 Saratoga | $179,373 |
| 1976 Lance | $145,350 |
| 1978 Cherokee Six | $146,487 |
| 1967 Cherokee Six | $116,592 |
| 1978 Cherokee Six | $131,540 |
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.
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.