1996 PIPER SARATOGA II HP
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Piper SARATOGA II HP listings ($404,949), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +695 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +62 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (50% of comps) +5.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SARATOGA II HP |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,590 hrs |
| Engine time | 930 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 35 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 88 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1996 Piper Saratoga II HP (PA-32R-301) — N520MA Only 930 hours since major overhaul · Modern Garmin glass panel · New interior (Oct 2025) · Always hangared This Saratoga II HP has been owned by meticulous owners, kept in a hangar, and flown regularly. It has just 930 hours since major overhaul on both the Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 and the Hartzell 3-blade constant-speed prop, leaving more than 1,000 hours to the 2,000-hour TBO. It has no major damage history, oil analysis has been done at every 25-hour oil change, and GAMI injectors were installed in March 2025. The annual isn't due until 3/27 and the static check until 10/27. A fully modern IFR panel. The October 2025 panel upgrade makes this one of the most capable Saratogas on the market: Garmin GTN 750xi (new 10/25) and GTN 650 Nav/Com/GPS, both IFR Dual Garmin GI-275 attitude indicator and HSI, plus a co-pilot standby GI-275 Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with new Garmin servos and a Smart Glide switch (10/25) KT71 Transponder coupled to GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out, Flight Stream 210 (Bluetooth/AHRS) and GMA 35 remote audio panel JPI 730 engine monitor with fuel flow and an Insight Strike Finder An executive cabin that's ready to go. The all-new tan leather interior with dark brown accents (installed October 2025, rated 10/10) uses the executive club seating layout, with a writing desk and a refreshment center. Other comfort features: Factory air conditioning with a new compressor (2025) A new windshield and new door seals USB-C power for passengers and a Starlink power outlet A 6-place intercom with Lemo and standard headset jacks Upgrades already done. All exterior lighting has been converted to AeroLEDs (10/25), including the positioning lights, dual rotating beacons, wingtip strobes and landing lights. It also has new tires and brakes (10/25), an oil pan heater, an N20 air/oil separator, an AirWolf remote-mount oil filter, stainless steel control cables and zinc chromate corrosion proofing. Exterior: White over gunmetal with scarlet accent stripes, in good condition (7/10). Useful load: 1,189 lbs, so you can take the whole family and their bags. The expensive upgrades are already done on this very clean, well-documented high-performance six-seater. You can fly it home and start enjoying it right away. Specs: 2,590 TT airframe · 930 SMOH engine and prop · S/N 3246020
Modifications
Starlink Power USB-C connector
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper SARATOGA II HP lands versus other Piper SARATOGA II HP listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
83rd pct2,590 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
67th pct930 hours since major overhaul · 67th 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SARATOGA II HP |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KMKC |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,590 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,600 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,411 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,188 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 106 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 930 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 930 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Swept Blade Propellers | Yes |
Avionics
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GI 275 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GI 275 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KT71 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GDL88 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| WiFi | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Starlink Power USB-C connector |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1998 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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