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1981 PIPER T SARATOGA SP
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper T SARATOGA SP listings ($219,900), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,333 hr vs comps -2.7%
- Engine time +830 hr vs comps -6.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (71% of comps) +1.3%
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 | 4,812 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,449 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin Aera 760, Garmin GDL 50R, Garmin GNC 355 |
| Annual | 05/01/2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Amazing Garmin avionics suite with GX3 PFD/MFD touchscreen with Synthetic Vision, GNC 355 WAAS GPS, GNS 430 GPS, aera 796 GPS, G5 attitude indicator, GDL 50R ADS-B In with FIS-B Wx, NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs and winds aloft, GTX 32 remote transponder, GFC 500 flight control/autopilot system, backup avionics battery, lithium aircraft battery, turboGAMIjectors, great compressions, good oil analysis, high dispatch reliability with N120DG having flown 550 hours over the past six years
Modifications
Additional Features: • High dispatch reliability with N120DG having flown 550 hours over the past six years • EarthX TSO lithium aircraft battery (one hour operation without alternator) • Garmin G3X built-in lithium battery (90+ minutes operation backup without power) • Garmin G5 built-in battery (four hour operation backup without power) • New forward cabin door strut provided (not installed) • Factory air conditioning (placarded inop, all components in place, total weight 70 lbs.) • Installed overhauled power pack hydraulic landing gear pump 04/16/2026 • Engine drive fuel pump overhauled 11/11/2025 • Nose and main tires replaced 12/22/2024 • Throttle and mixture control cables replaced 10/19/2024 • Wastegate overhauled 10/19/2023 • GAMI Inc., turboGAMIjectors installed 11/01/2021 per STC SE9445SC • Engine mount overhauled by Aerospace Welding and new isolators installed 03/16/2016 • M-20 Turbos M20 air/oil separator installed 08/28/2002 per STC SA02022AT • Brackett air filter assembly BA-3010 installed 10/15/96 per STC SA71GL • Left windshield and left pilot window replaced with new Great Lakes windows 10/17/1991 • LED high intensity landing light • LED wingtip strobes and nav lights • Pilot storm window • Alternate static air source • Heated pitot • Copilot brakes • Parking brake • Towbar • Bruces Aircraft wing covers, fuselage cover and propeller cover • Engine inlet cover
Avionics
• Audio panel: Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel with music, isolation and 3LMB • GPS Nav/Com 1: Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • GPS/Nav/Com 2: Garmin GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Com • GPS 3: Garmin aera 760 w/AirGizmos panel mount, for flight plan cross fill & traffic • EFIS: Garmin GX3 touchscreen PFD/MFD w/sensor kit and Synthetic Vision • • • • Garmin GSU 25D ADAHRS • • • • Garmin GMU 11 magnetometer • • • • Garmin GTP 59 outside air temp probe • • • • Garmin GEA 24 airframe to engine interface adapter and indication system • EAI: Garmin G5 electronic attitude indicator • ADS-B In: Garmin GDL 50R dual-band ADS-B In, FIS-B Wx, NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs and winds aloft • ADS-B Out: uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out • Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 digital flight cont./autopilot, GAD 29B ARINC 429 interface • Transponder: Garmin GTX 32 remote transponder linked to the G3X through GSU 25D • ELT: Narco ELT 10 with pilot side panel mounted switch • Hour Meter: Recording hour meter within G3X • ICS: Six-place intercom system through GMA 345 with standard jacks • TCW Technologies IBBS-12V-3AH TSO avionics backup battery • Pilot yoke PTT, electric pitch trim, A/P disconnect, CWS and ident switches • Copilot yoke PTT switch
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper T SARATOGA SP lands versus other Piper T SARATOGA SP listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$159k · 14th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
99th pct4,812 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
75th pct1,449 hours since major overhaul · 75th 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | T SARATOGA SP |
| Serial Number | 32R-8129077 |
| Registration # | N120DG |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | SCK |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,812 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,449 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Time | 1449 SOH |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | • Audio panel: Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel with music, isolation and 3LMB • GPS Nav/Com 1: Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • GPS/Nav/Com 2: Garmin GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Com • GPS 3: Garmin aera 760 w/AirGizmos panel mount, for flight plan cross fill & traffic • EFIS: Garmin GX3 touchscreen PFD/MFD w/sensor kit and Synthetic Vision • • • • Garmin GSU 25D ADAHRS • • • • Garmin GMU 11 magnetometer • • • • Garmin GTP 59 outside air temp probe • • • • Garmin GEA 24 airframe to engine interface adapter and indication system • EAI: Garmin G5 electronic attitude indicator • ADS-B In: Garmin GDL 50R dual-band ADS-B In, FIS-B Wx, NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs and winds aloft • ADS-B Out: uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out • Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 digital flight cont./autopilot, GAD 29B ARINC 429 interface • Transponder: Garmin GTX 32 remote transponder linked to the G3X through GSU 25D • ELT: Narco ELT 10 with pilot side panel mounted switch • Hour Meter: Recording hour meter within G3X • ICS: Six-place intercom system through GMA 345 with standard jacks • TCW Technologies IBBS-12V-3AH TSO avionics backup battery • Pilot yoke PTT, electric pitch trim, A/P disconnect, CWS and ident switches • Copilot yoke PTT switch |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Additional Features: • High dispatch reliability with N120DG having flown 550 hours over the past six years • EarthX TSO lithium aircraft battery (one hour operation without alternator) • Garmin G3X built-in lithium battery (90+ minutes operation backup without power) • Garmin G5 built-in battery (four hour operation backup without power) • New forward cabin door strut provided (not installed) • Factory air conditioning (placarded inop, all components in place, total weight 70 lbs.) • Installed overhauled power pack hydraulic landing gear pump 04/16/2026 • Engine drive fuel pump overhauled 11/11/2025 • Nose and main tires replaced 12/22/2024 • Throttle and mixture control cables replaced 10/19/2024 • Wastegate overhauled 10/19/2023 • GAMI Inc., turboGAMIjectors installed 11/01/2021 per STC SE9445SC • Engine mount overhauled by Aerospace Welding and new isolators installed 03/16/2016 • M-20 Turbos M20 air/oil separator installed 08/28/2002 per STC SA02022AT • Brackett air filter assembly BA-3010 installed 10/15/96 per STC SA71GL • Left windshield and left pilot window replaced with new Great Lakes windows 10/17/1991 • LED high intensity landing light • LED wingtip strobes and nav lights • Pilot storm window • Alternate static air source • Heated pitot • Copilot brakes • Parking brake • Towbar • Bruces Aircraft wing covers, fuselage cover and propeller cover • Engine inlet cover |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Inspection: • Annual inspection due by 05/01/2027 • IFR recertification due by 05/01/2028 • ELT battery replacement due 03/31/2027 Logbooks: • Airframe logbooks 1 and 3 original and complete to current • Airframe logbook 2 missing (dates 04/07/1999 through 11/12/2013) • Engine logbooks 1 (starts at overhaul 07/07/1992) & 2 original and complete • Propeller logbooks 1 (starts 10/15/1986), 2 and 3 original and complete Damage: • 09/19/1985 major repairs made due to ground wind damage • 07/05/1996 Left wingtip repair due to ground incident |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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