General
Year: 1980
Manufacturer: PIPER
Model: T SARATOGA
Serial Number: 32-8024052
Registration #: N8279Y
Condition: Used
Based at: Washington
Description: SALE PENDING - 1980 Piper Turbo Saratoga Fixed Gear - 3396 Hours Total Time Since New, Only 527 Hours SMOH, Altimatic IIIC Autopilot Featuring Altitude Hold, Garmin GDC31 GPSS, Garmin GMA-347 Audio Panel, Avidyne IFD-540 WAAS GPS Navigator, L3 Lynx NGT-9000D ADS-B Compliant Transponder, Insight G3 Graphic Engine Monitor, RMD Wing Tip Lights, 3-Blade Propeller, Wheel Pant Speed Fairings, Knots 2U Speed Mods, and Factory Air-Conditioning!
Airframe
Total Time: 3,396
Useful Load: 1,276 lb
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model: LYCOMING TIO-540-S1AD
Engine 1 Time: 527 SMOH
Engine TBO: 1800
Engine Notes: The engine overhaul was performed by Oak Grove Aircraft Service in 2009.
Props
Prop Manufacturer: HARTZELL
Prop Model: HC-E3YR-1RF
Prop Time: 1012 SOH
Number of Blades: 3
Prop Notes: The Propeller Overhaul was completed in 2003.
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment: SUPER FEATURES / MODIFICATIONS / UPGRADES
• Factory Air-Conditioning Featuring a 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System
• RMD Wing Tip Lights with Pulse Feature
• 3-Blade Hartzell Propeller
• Wheel Pant Speed Fairings
• Knots 2U Gaps Seal Speed Enhancement Modification
• Knots 2U Flap Hinge Fairings Speed Enhancement Modification
• Vent Window Kool Scoop Modification
• Vertical Card Compass
• LED Taxi Light – (Cowl Mounted)
• Sky-Tec Light Weight Starter
ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING FEATURES
• Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
• True Airspeed Indicator
• Outside Air Temperature Gauge
• Dual Toe Brakes
• Static Wicks
• Auxiliary Power Receptacle
• Wing Tip Strobes
• Alternate Static Source
• Instrument Panel Lights
• Forward Baggage Light
• Heated Pitot
• Tru-Speed Indicator
• Astrotech Digital LC-2 Clock – (Yoke Mounted)
• Wing Tip Strobes
• Flashing Beacon – (Vertical Fin Mounted)
• NAV Lights
• Hobbs Meter
• Factory EGT Gauge
• External Power Plug Receptacle
Exterior
Exterior Notes: • Sandalwood Tan Featuring Baja Yellow, Hickory Brown, and Ocala Orange Accents
• The Paint shows well for its age.
Interior
Number of Seats: 6
Interior Notes: • Luxurious Shearling Walnut Leather Seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels.
• Club Seating
• Deluxe Refreshment Bar with Cup Holders
• Factory Cabin Super Sound Proofing
• Vertically Adjustable Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats
• Individual Cabin Reading Lights
• Individual Headrests
• Cockpit and Rear Cabin Side Panel Arm Rests
• Pilot and Co-Pilot Overhead Map Lights
• Tinted Windows
Inspection Status
Inspection Status: ANNUAL DUE: March 1, 2027
BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: October 2027
ELT BATTERY DUE: October 16, 2029
USEFUL LOAD: 1276.54 Pounds
VALUE ADDED MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS / RECENT NOTABLE INVESTMENTS:
AD2023-09-09 V-Band Clamp Replacement was CW at 3393.89 Total Time. See Engine Log Entry Dated September 26, 2025.
The magneto was recently overhauled by Kelly Aero-Space at 3322.29 Total Time. See Engine Log Entry Dated May 11, 2023 for complete details.
The Turbo Charge was overhauled and the Wastegate was replaced at 3252.4 Total Time. See Engine Log Book Entry Dated September 1, 2020 for complete details.
Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years.
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Service Logs
Aircraft: Airframe Log 1 - N8279Y.pdfAirframe Log 2 - N8279Y.pdf
USD $199,500