1976 Piper Saratoga for sale

1976 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$144,900Great Deal
Location Kokomo, IN
Total Time 3,717 hrs
Engine SMOH 800 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-7680017
Reg # N4445X
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Collins Audio Panel paired with a 6 Place Intercom Garmin GNS-530 Non-Waas GPS/Nav/Com 1 paired with the HSI King KX-155 Nav/Com 2 with Localizer and Glideslope Garmin GTX-327 Transponder Piper Autocontrol IIIB uAvionix Wing Tip Beacon for ADS-B Out

Description

Low Total Time, Factory Overhaul, Big Useful Load If you have been looking for a hard-to-find straight tail Lance, here is your opportunity! This aircraft is a great family hauler is IFR equipped ready to take you anywhere! Call AOS today!

Engine

Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-21064-48A Engine Model: IO-540-K1A5D Engine HP: 300 Engine Hours since Overhaul: 800.67 Type of Overhaul: Factory Overhaul Date of Overhaul: January 27th, 2005 Overhaul Shop: Lycoming

Propeller

New Prop Date: May 2005 Hours on new prop: 800.67

Interior

The interior is original and in decent condition. The previous owner had the middle seats removed and stored away. The one middle seat has a tear/hole in it. The other seats are in decent condition. The plastic is in good condition.

Exterior

The aircraft was stripped and painted in 1995, and the paint is in good condition! There are a few minor chips along the leading edges. There is very faint evidence of hail marks if you look at the right angle. Overall, the paint is in good condition and shows well!

Inspection

Last Annual Competed: June 2025

Modifications / STCs

Dual Push to Talk

Dual Toe Brakes

LED Nav Lights

Wing Tip Strobes

Brackett Air Filter

AD 2020-26-16 Eddy Current Inspection Completed

Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 77 2.) 77 3.) 77 4.) 76 5.) 78 6.) 76

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aircraft Ownership Solutions
trade-a-plane.com
$144,900
Aircraft Ownership Solutions
controller.com
$144,900
Aircraft Ownership Solutions
controlleremea.co.uk
$146,545 *
GBP £109,509
Aircraft Ownership Solutions
aviationtrader.com.au
$149,368

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 1976 Piper Saratoga (N4445X) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,717 hours on the airframe. There are currently 109 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $144,900.

The Saratoga cruises at 163 kts (302 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $170/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 3,717 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,717 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Saratoga — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
163 kts (302 km/h)
Max Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,360 lbs (617 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
102 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Saratoga

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$170/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Saratoga. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N4445X.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kokomo, IN

Seller reported 87 more aircraft in IN →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N4445X against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$214,000
Range: $162,400 — $223,425
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-32%
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