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1980 PIPER T SARATOGA SP
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable PIPER T SARATOGA SP listings ($265,811), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +546 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Engine time -334 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Market supply: 35 for sale of 502 FAA-registered -1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER T SARATOGA SP |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,985 hrs |
| Engine time | 285 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
FOR SALE: 1980 Piper Saratoga (PA-32R-301) Brackett Field (KPOC) - La Verne, CA 340,000Beautifully equipped Saratoga with a full Garmin glass panel, GFC 500 autopilot, low-time engine, and a freshly refurbished interior. Perfect IFR cross-country platform with strong performance and modern avionics with factory AC.Airframe• 3,985 TT (Times Subject to Change)• Clean airframe• Hangared last 5 yearsEngine• Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD• 285 SMOH (Times Subject to Change)• Engine intercooler - runs smoothly, great climb performancePropeller• Hartzell 3 Blade HC-E3YR-1RF/F7673DR• 285 SMOH (Times Subject to Change)Avionics• Garmin G3X Touch• Garmin G5 standby• Garmin GTN 650• Garmin SL30 (Overhauled 01/2026)• Garmin GMA 340 audio panel• Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B In/Out• Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (coupled approaches, envelope protection)• Clean, modern panel installationInterior• Recently refurbished - 9/10• Clean, modern materialsExterior• Paint is older with some scratches/markings• Cleans up well, good candidate for future refreshNotes• Excellent IFR traveler• Complete logs• Factory AC• Annual: 11/2025 DM for logs, more photos, or to schedule a viewing at KPOC.**All specifications subject to verification by purchaser**
Modifications
Engine Intercooler system installed. Upgraded LED wingtip strobe lights, cowl-mounted Whelen Parmetheus LED taxi light, and LED navigation lights. Artex ME-406 ELT, Battery Minder, panel-mounted Garmin GSB-15 dual USB charging ports, and dual LEMO plug jacks. Factory Air Conditioning - Blows Cold2-Speed Ventilation Fan SystemArtex ME-406 ELT107 Gallon Total Fuel Capacity, 102 Gallons UsableBattery MinderPortable Fire ExtinguisherWhelen Parmetheus LED Tax Light - (Cowl Mounted)
Avionics
Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Flight Director Featuring Altitude Hold and GPSSGarmin Go-Around Button - (Throttle Mounted)Garmin G3XGarmin SVT (Synthetic Vision) displayed on the Garmin G3XGarmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon & IntercomGarmin 650 GPS Navigator - (WAAS Approved)Garmin SL30 - Newly overhauledGarmin GTX-345 Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUTGarmin GSB-15 Dual USB Charging Ports - (Panel Mounted - Co Pilot Side)Garmin Engine Monitor - Displayed on G3XTrim Interrupt Switch - (Pilot Yoke)Push-To-Talk Switch - (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke)Electric Trim - (Pilot Yoke)Avionics Master Switch
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER T SARATOGA SP lands versus other PIPER T SARATOGA SP listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$340k · 99th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
88th pct3,985 hours total (TTAF) · 88th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
25th pct285 hours since major overhaul · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | T SARATOGA SP |
| Serial Number | 32R-8129025 |
| Registration # | N446RH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,985 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,600 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,351 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,249 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 107 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-S1AD |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 285 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2017 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1715 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-E3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 285 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN SL30 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Flight Director Featuring Altitude Hold and GPSSGarmin Go-Around Button - (Throttle Mounted)Garmin G3XGarmin SVT (Synthetic Vision) displayed on the Garmin G3XGarmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon & IntercomGarmin 650 GPS Navigator - (WAAS Approved)Garmin SL30 - Newly overhauledGarmin GTX-345 Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUTGarmin GSB-15 Dual USB Charging Ports - (Panel Mounted - Co Pilot Side)Garmin Engine Monitor - Displayed on G3XTrim Interrupt Switch - (Pilot Yoke)Push-To-Talk Switch - (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke)Electric Trim - (Pilot Yoke)Avionics Master Switch |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Factory Air Conditioning - Blows Cold2-Speed Ventilation Fan SystemArtex ME-406 ELT107 Gallon Total Fuel Capacity, 102 Gallons UsableBattery MinderPortable Fire ExtinguisherWhelen Parmetheus LED Tax Light - (Cowl Mounted) |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Engine Intercooler system installed. Upgraded LED wingtip strobe lights, cowl-mounted Whelen Parmetheus LED taxi light, and LED navigation lights. Artex ME-406 ELT, Battery Minder, panel-mounted Garmin GSB-15 dual USB charging ports, and dual LEMO plug jacks. |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1981 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Pitot - Static - XPDR Completed - 6/2026Aircraft incurred prop damage back in 2017. Engine was sent out for a full overhaul at Tim's Aircraft and propeller was replaced. Airplane has been maintained with an open check book.Specifications are Subject to Verification Upon Inspection by Purchaser. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
