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1981 PIPER SARATOGA
Starts from the median asking price of 157 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($148,600), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +585 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Engine time -692 hr vs comps +5.5%
- No ADS-B (57% of comps have one) -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SARATOGA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,900 hrs |
| Engine time | 80 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | BendixKing KT-74 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
Description
The airframe has approximately 4,900 hours, and the engine was fully overhauled in November 2024 with only 80 hours since overhaul. Both the interior and paint were completely restored in 2024. The aircraft is equipped with modern avionics, with fixed landing gear,, including a digital engine monitor, Garmin GTN 750, KT74, and an S-TEC 55X autopilot with auto-trim (installed in 2017). An Aspen Evo1000 was added in 2024, and the propeller was installed as new in 2023.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Airframe time
99th pct4,900 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 6 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SARATOGA |
| Serial Number | 32-8106070 |
| Registration # | VH-VWB |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | YSBK |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,900 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 80 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2024 |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 32 301 Saratoga
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 32 301 Saratoga (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 745 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 150 kts · 173 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1183.0 / 732.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-32-301 Saratoga seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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