1977 Piper Saratoga for sale

1977 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$224,900Fair Price
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 2,564 hrs
Engine SMOH 493 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 32R-7780532
Reg # N47JE
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Aspen Evolution EFD1000 PFD Avidyne IFD540 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Bendix-King KX155 NAV/COM uAvionix AV30 Primary Flight Display Electronics International CG30P Engine Monitor Electronics International CG30P Bendix-King TruTrak Autopilot Appareo Stratus ADS-B Transponder PS Engineering Audio Panel Vertical Card Compass

Description

This well-maintained Piper Lance has only 2,564 hours total time on the airframe, and 493 hours since major overhaul. Equipped with a premium avionics suite featuring an Aspen EFD1000 PFD, Avidyne IFD540 touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM, and more. It is for sale right now for $224,900! Located in Sidney, Ohio, KSCA Complete & Consecutive Logs No Damage History Useful Load 1476 lbs. March 2025 Annual Inspection Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms.

Interior

6 out of 10 Club Seating

Exterior

7 out of 10

Modifications / STCs

Custom Metal Panel

Avionics Master Switch

Dual Toe Brakes

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Artex 406 MHz ELT

LED Landing Light

Flashing Beacon

Wingtip Strobes

Wingtip Landing/Recog. Lights

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
AirMart - Ben Halcomb
trade-a-plane.com
$224,900
Airmart
controller.com
$224,900
Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
$227,453 *
GBP £169,969
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
$231,834
Airmart
airmart.com
$224,900

* 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 1977 Piper Saratoga (N47JE) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,564 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 $224,900.

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 2,564 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: 2,564 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 N47JE.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY

Seller reported 142 more aircraft in KY →

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 N47JE 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
+5%
Fair Price

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