1976 Piper Saratoga for sale

1976 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$194,900
Location Timberlake, NC
Total Time 4,150 hrs
Engine SMOH 304 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-7680103
Reg # N8375C
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Garmin GI-275 CDI/MFD Garmin GI-275 Engine Monitor Garmin GNS 530 Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS Garmin GA 35 Antenna Shadin AMS 2000 Altitude Management / Alert Dual USB Charger Pilot + Copilot King KX 155 Piper Altimatic IIIc Autopilot Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System

Description

R3 Aviation Services proudly presents N8375C, a well-equipped 1976 Piper PA-32R-300 Lance with a 2021 engine overhaul by Triad Aviation and only 304 hours since overhaul on both the engine and Hartzell 3-blade propeller. With a useful load of 1,487 lbs and LoPresti speed mods including hub caps, speed splitters, speed spats, flap gap seals, and composite wing tips, this aircraft offers strong performance and efficiency. The interior features club seating and is in good condition. The avionics include Garmin GI-275 displays, Garmin GNS 530, Garmin GNX 375 GPS, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, and a Precise Flight standby vacuum system. The aircraft is currently hangared and is supported by complete logbooks with digital records available. Digital logbooks available Hangared: KTDF (Roxboro, NC) Available to show by appointment. Delivery + Buyer Resources Available

Engine

SMOH: 304 - Lycoming IO-540-K1A5D (2,000TBO) - 2021 Overhaul by Triad Aviation - Compressions (3/26): 78, 79, 76, 77, 78, 78 - New Starter 2022 SMOH: 304 - Hartzell 3 Blade Prop

Interior

Interior is in good condition Club Seating Exterior in good condition Custom Bruce's Aircraft Cover with Sale

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
R3 Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
$194,900
R3 Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$194,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 1976 Piper Saratoga (N8375C) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,150 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 $194,900.

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 4,150 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: 4,150 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 N8375C.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Timberlake, NC

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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 N8375C against the NTSB accident database.

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