1979 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1979 Piper Cherokee Six ( PA32-300 ).
This aircraft has just come off a very thorough annual inspection, completed following storage, and as part of the process of returning it to the UK register.The propeller has been overhauled by Brinkley Aerospace and all AD and SB's have been completed. All maintenance records are available for inspection, as are all of the logbooks dating back to when the aircraft was constructed. Aircraft is fitted with a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine and Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF three bladed propeller. Aircraft available for immediate sale. Aircraft, log books, and maintenance records available to view in Jersey. Motivated seller, open to serious offers.
Interior
Seating for pilot plus five passengers. Rear cabin in club seating configuration. Six place intercomm. Interior finished in red material with cream coloured trim panels. Clip on passenger table also available.
Exterior
Finished in all over white with red and blue stripes. Spats fitted to all wheels.
Modifications / STCs
• 5 Adult lifejackets. 2 Child lifejackets. 6-man dinghy ( All in need of servicing ).
• Tow bar.
• Cambrai cover.
• Rubber wheel chocks.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sala Aviation
planecheck.com
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Contact for price
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Jersey, JE | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1979 Piper Saratoga (G-SALA) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,461 hours on the airframe. There are currently 109 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $745,000.
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 3,461 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.
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Piper Saratoga — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-SALA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Jersey, JE
JE
Seller reportedTitle 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 G-SALA against the NTSB accident database.
