Well maintained Saratoga that is actively flown, so numbers will change. Useful load: 1300. New 3 blade scimitar propeller installed in 2022, removed 2 blade prop is in great condition and also available for sale.
1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga
Aircraft Listing Type
For Sale
Highlights
Seller location
Virginia, United States
Aircraft location
Virginia, United States
Airframe & Propulsion
Airframe Total time
3,283 hours
ESTIMATED TIME BEFORE OVERHAUL (TBO)
Propulsion
Upgraded to a new 3 blade Hartzel Scimitar propellar (HC-C3YR-1RF) in 2022 for improved climb and cruise performance. The removed two blade propeller is in great condition and is also offered for sale (HC-C2YR-1BF).
Avionics
Flight rules
Instrument Flight Rules
Navigation equipment
GTN 650Xi, GTX 345, Collins VOR/GS, DME
Comms equipment
GTN 650Xi, Collins VHF-251
Engine management
JPI EDM-830 installed 2022
Additional equipment
King KFC-200 Autopilot with flight director.
Interior & Exterior
Number of seats
6
Interior Score
7
Paint Score
8
Maintenance
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection 7/16/2024
Inspection Expiry
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Price Change history
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