1980 PIPER SARATOGA SP

Description

Detailed Description Hangared 1980 PA‑32R‑301 Saratoga SP (tapered‑wing) with a very fresh Watson Aero engine overhaul still under warranty, mid‑time 3‑blade Hartzell, solid IFR/WAAS/ADS‑B panel, engine data monitoring, and excellent maintenance history. Honest club‑seating six‑place retract, flown regularly and ready to work for the next owner. AIRFRAME 3,940 hours TTAF Always hangared Club seating configuration Weight & balance for multiple configs: Useful load 1,384 lb (all seats installed) Useful load 1,445 lb (middle seats removed) Useful load 1,462 lb (all rear seats removed) ENGINE Lycoming IO‑540‑K1G5D, 300 HP Major overhaul by Watson Aero - October 2024 ~292 hours SMOH Within Watson's 2‑year / 500‑hour overhaul warranty Latest compressions: 75/80, 77/80, 76/80, 77/80, 75/80, 78/80 Excellent oil consumption: approx. 1 quart every 18 hours Detailed overhaul and accessory documentation in logs PROPELLER Hartzell HC‑C3YR‑1RF 3‑blade propeller Overhauled May 2017 ~978 hours since prop overhaul AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS GPS/NAV/COM) Garmin GTX‑335 ADS‑B Out transponder Garmin FlightStream 210 (Bluetooth, wireless flight‑plan transfer) Century III autopilot with altitude hold (no glideslope coupling) G2 digital engine data monitor with detailed engine trend data Standard analog flight instruments (no glass) PERFORMANCE Typical cruise: 145-150 KTAS on 12-13 GPH at 65% LOP Excellent family/cargo hauler with true Saratoga comfort and capability INTERIOR Approx. 5-6/10 Original/tired in spots but clean, complete, and fully usable club‑seat cabin EXTERIOR Approx. 7/10 White with stripes, presentable paint, always hangared LOGS / HISTORY Complete logs from new No known damage history Impeccable engine and airframe recordkeeping, including Watson overhaul and recent accessory work Flown regularly, not a long‑term sit airplane This is a mechanically strong, IFR‑equipped Saratoga SP with a fresh, warrantied engine, mid‑time 3‑blade prop, modern engine monitoring, and a very honest maintenance story. It's priced to reflect the engine/prop/avionics and clean history, with room for the next owner to upgrade cosmetics if desired. Serious private‑party inquiries only, please. Contact for full specs, additional photos, and logbook scans. Club‑seating six‑place retract with large double doors and generous baggage, ideal for family and cross‑country use. Always hangared with complete logs from new and no known damage history. Structurally sound, flown regularly, and maintained to a high standard, including recent alternator and gear hydraulic power‑pack work. Multiple documented weight‑and‑balance configurations (all seats installed, middle seats removed, all rear seats removed) give excellent flexibility as either a true six‑seat traveler or a high‑utility cargo hauler.

Modifications

Lycoming IO‑540‑K1G5D, 300 HP. Major overhaul by Watson Aero 10/2024, approx. 292 hours SMOH. Engine is currently within Watson's 2‑year / 500‑hour overhaul warranty. Latest compressions all in the mid‑ to high‑70s: 75/80, 77/80, 76/80, 77/80, 75/80, 78/80. Excellent oil consumption, roughly 1 quart every 18 hours. Overhaul included new/overhauled fuel system components (including GAMI injectors), ignition components, oil coolers, and other accessories; all fully documented in the logs. Engine trend data from the digital engine monitor and oil‑change history support a clean, tight, well‑running engine with no bad habits.

Avionics

IFR‑equipped with a solid, practical panel: Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS GPS/NAV/COM) Garmin GTX‑335 Mode S transponder with ADS‑B Out Garmin FlightStream 210 for Bluetooth connectivity and wireless flight‑plan transfer to/from compatible tablets and the 430W Century III autopilot with altitude hold (no glideslope coupling), provides stable enroute and approach tracking and greatly reduces workload in IMC and on longer trips G2 digital engine data monitor, providing detailed EGT/CHT and engine trend data for precise mixture management and health monitoring Standard analog six‑pack flight instruments (no glass PFD/MFD), laid out cleanly and well suited for IFR operations. The combination of WAAS GPS, ADS‑B Out, Bluetooth connectivity, and legacy but capable autopilot gives a very usable IFR platform without the complexity of a full glass retrofit. Electrical system benefits from a modern Plane Power alternator and recent component upgrades documented in the logs.