Piper Saratoga Aircraft in South Carolina

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.

Piper Saratoga aircraft for sale

4 used Piper Saratoga aircraft for sale in South Carolina · 6-seat · Used median asking $310,000 · New from $195,000 · updated 17 hours ago

Piper Saratoga Specifications

Model spec

The 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).

Performance
Cruise142–163 kt (263–302 km/h)
Max Speed153–170 kt (283–315 km/h)
Range800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km)
Service Ceiling16,000–20,000 ft (4,877–6,096 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower300 HP
Fuel Capacity84.0–102.0 gal (318–386 L)
Fuel Burn14.0–15.0 GPH (53–57 L/h)
TBO2,000 hrs
Weights & Seats
Seats6–7
Max Gross Weight3,400–3,600 lbs (1,542–1,633 kg)
Useful Load1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg)
Production1980–2009

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).

1965 Piper Cherokee Six

1965 Piper Cherokee Six for sale below typical asking range
$80,000
For Sale
Total Time 3,298
Reg# N3391W US
Location Greenville, SC
Via Bud Neckerauer
Multiple sources

1966 Piper Cherokee Six

1966 Piper Cherokee Six for sale within typical asking range
$149,900
For Sale
Total Time 6,198
Reg# N3634W US
Location Charleston, SC
Via Lowcountry Flight, LLC - Abbey Francis

1978 Piper Lance

1978 Piper Lance for sale above typical asking range
$209,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,930
Reg# N772SD US
Location Anderson, SC
Via Rob Wallace
Listed 1mo ago

1979 Piper Cherokee Six

1979 Piper Cherokee Six for sale above typical asking range
$309,000
For Sale
Reg# N596TC US
Location Georgetown, SC
Via Blake Harwell

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

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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 4 active listings.

Piper Saratoga Price Guide

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 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (15.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$9,300/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$20,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$170/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 2,000 hrs)$32,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

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.

$605K $467K $328K
$328K
$397K
$399K
$383K
$428K
$605K
$395K
$440K
$439K
$570K
’97
’00
’02
’04
’06

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 guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

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

PA-32 spar AD (similar to PA-28); IO-540 engine time and turbo condition (TC); retractable-gear AD and history (SP/II HP); useful load (a key selling point); avionics; corrosion. Which Saratoga? A late II HP for normally-aspirated value; the II TC for altitude performance; the Lance/Cherokee Six for the most affordable entry into PA-32 ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Saratoga

What is the difference between the Saratoga, Lance and Cherokee Six?
All three are PA-32 six-seaters on the same airframe. The Cherokee Six is fixed-gear; the Lance added retractable gear (and a T-tail on the Lance II); and the Saratoga is the refined later version with a tapered wing, offered fixed-gear or retractable (SP) and as the modern Saratoga II HP and turbocharged II TC.
How many people does a Piper Saratoga seat?
Six, in two front seats plus a four-place cabin that can be arranged in club seating (rear seats facing forward toward each other). Useful load is a genuine strong point — a well-specified Saratoga can carry four adults, bags and useful fuel.
How fast is a Piper Saratoga and what engine does it use?
All PA-32 models use the six-cylinder Lycoming IO-540 (300 hp, turbocharged on the II TC and Turbo versions). Cruise is roughly 145-165 knots depending on gear and turbocharging, with retractable Saratoga SP and turbo models at the top of that band.
What should I check when buying a used PA-32?
Confirm the wing-spar inspection requirements (the key PA-32 airworthiness item), IO-540 time and history since major overhaul, landing-gear condition on retractable Lance and SP models, corrosion in the high-time fleet, and complete logbooks. Strong, documented useful load is what buyers pay a premium for.

Piper Saratoga Inventory by Country

United States137
Canada10
United Kingdom9
Australia7
South Africa3
Germany2

Piper Saratoga by Price

Under $100k8
Under $200k72
Under $300k106
Under $500k155

Piper Saratoga by Decade

1960s2
1970s2

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

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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.

1

Total Events

1

Incidents

0

Serious

0

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.

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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