Piper Saratoga Aircraft in France
French-registered aircraft (F- prefix) operate under EASA certification. Daher (TBM) is French — strong TBM and Socata heritage market in France. GA hubs around Paris (Toussus-le-Noble, Pontoise), Lyon, Toulouse, Marseille. Cross-border transactions common within EU.
2 used Piper Saratoga aircraft for sale in France · 6-seat · $92K – $150K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Piper Saratoga
The Piper PA-32 family is the six-seat, club-seating Cherokee — a stretched single designed to carry a family or six adults at meaningful speeds. The line evolved from the fixed-gear Cherokee Six (PA-32-260/300) through the retractable Lance (PA-32R) to the modern Saratoga (PA-32-301), available in normally-aspirated Saratoga II HP (300 hp IO-540) and turbocharged Saratoga II TC. With a big cabin, club seating and a 165-knot cruise (II HP), the Saratoga is one of the most practical family-haulers in general aviation.
Piper Saratoga Specifications
Model specThe Piper Saratoga is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 142–163 kt (263–302 km/h), a range of 800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km), and a useful load of 1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg).
2 Piper Saratoga For Sale
There are currently 2 used Piper Saratoga for sale, ranging from $92,311 to $150,006, with a median asking price of $121,158.
Piper Saratoga Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Six | 1965–2005 | 7 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | $79K – $495K | Buy a Cherokee Six if you want maximum useful load and simple fixed-gear ownership; the 300 hp version gives noticeably better climb and load. Step up to the Lance or Saratoga SP if you want retractable-gear cruise speed instead. | 48 |
| Lance | — | — | 142 kts (263 km/h) | 875 nm (1,620 km) | — | $39K – $550K | Buy a Lance if you want six seats with retractable-gear speed at a lower price than a later Saratoga SP. Consider the fixed-gear Cherokee Six for simpler maintenance, or step up to the Saratoga for its refined tapered wing and newer avionics. | 14 |
Compare Piper Saratoga
See how the Piper Saratoga stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Piper Saratoga Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Saratoga cost? Used Saratoga prices: $92K – $150K, average $121K (median $121K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 77 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Piper Saratoga Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $372,689 (2001 models) · highest around $605,000 (2003). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Piper Saratoga
Every Piper Saratoga faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $32,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Saratoga
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Piper Saratoga Inventory by Country
| United States | 120 |
| Canada | 9 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| Australia | 6 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| France | 2 |
Piper Saratoga Inventory by State
| Florida | 15 |
| Kentucky | 12 |
| California | 11 |
| Texas | 10 |
| Michigan | 9 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Georgia | 6 |
| North Carolina | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
| Virginia | 4 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
Piper Saratoga by Price
| Under $100k | 6 |
| Under $200k | 61 |
| Under $300k | 88 |
| Under $500k | 132 |
Recently Sold Piper Saratoga
| 1998 Saratoga | $489,000 |
| 1967 Cherokee Six | $116,592 |
| 1978 Cherokee Six | $146,487 |
| 1976 Lance | $145,350 |
| 1981 Saratoga | $179,373 |
| 1978 Cherokee Six | $131,540 |
Piper Saratoga Safety Record
Across all Saratoga variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2003–2003. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2003 | Mansfield, OH | Incident | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landi… |
NTSB records 2003–2003. Includes all Piper Saratoga variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.