1981 Piper Saratoga
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1981 Piper PA-32R-301T, 3388 TT Airframe, Engine 732 SMOH, Prop 732 SPOH, GTN 650, KFC 200 autopilot with flight director and altitude hold, GNC 255A Nav/Com, GTX 345 transponder ADSB in out, GMA 345 audio panel, Insight graphic engine monitor, Knots2u wingtips with wig wag and constant lights. All new exterior LED lights. Wing root fairings. Gear lobe fairings. New items to go with plane not installed. Knots2u gap seals. Complete door and baggage seal kit. Tail Cone. Dorsal cap. Price reflects that the plane does need paint. I can email logs if requested.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Darwin Pluid
trade-a-plane.com
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$189,000
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Eureka, MT | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Saratoga
This 1981 Piper Saratoga (N8401D) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,388 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 $189,000.
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 3,388 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8401D.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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