This 1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga Is a Long-Haul ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga [Courtesy: Eric H.]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga.

There is a long-standing goal among private pilots to adopt as many practices as possible from the airlines, from thorough flight planning and briefing to stabilized approaches to landing. Doing so makes flying safer and more rewarding for everyone.

Private pilots also know that the right aircraft can make a huge difference in how their friends, family members, and other passengers feel about the GA travel experience. Piper designed the Saratoga to provide passengers with the familiar comfort of a roomy, well-equipped car.

The aircraft for sale today is an ideal transporter for business trips or family getaways in part because its large, versatile, six-place cabin offers more seating choices and a better view than many smaller, four-place models. The Saratoga’s stable flight characteristics and impressive load-carrying capacity give families the opportunity to explore new far-flung vacation destinations while spending less time in transit.

1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga [Courtesy: Eric H.]

This 1980 Saratoga has 3,283 hours on the airframe and 1,274 hours on its Lycoming IO-540 engine. The aircraft is equipped with a three-blade Hartzell Scimitar propeller installed in 2022.

The IFR panel includes a Garmin GTN 650Xi GPD/nav/com, GTX 345 transponder, Collins VHF-251, Collins VOR/glideslope, DME, JPI EDM 830 engine monitor, and King KFC 200 autopilot with flight director.

Pilots who plan to travel often in their aircraft and need a bit more seating capacity than high-performance four-place models offer should consider this 1980 Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga, which is available for $275,000 on AircraftForSale.

If you’re interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.