1980 Piper Saratoga SPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1980 Piper Saratoga SP (N81936) presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with 4,855 total airframe hours and a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine showing 1,767 hours since its 1999 factory overhaul. The aircraft underwent a teardown inspection in 2003 following a prop strike at approximately 460 SMOH, with a fresh propeller overhaul completed by East Coast Propeller showing just 15 hours since service. The avionics suite features dual Garmin 530 WAAS units, dual G5 displays, Garmin 500 autopilot, ADS-B IN/OUT capability, and an EDM 700 engine monitor, complemented by a Micro Aero Dynamics vortex generator system on wings and tail.

The airframe shows careful maintenance with January 2024 annual inspection completed by Aerodyne Corporation, current AD compliance, and a history of hangar storage. Paint remains in very good condition with Jet Glo off-white and April green scheme last refreshed in 1999, while the beige leather interior maintains good overall condition. Notable operational history includes a November 2002 gear-up landing with subsequent repairs and propeller replacement. With a 1,319 lb useful load, factory air conditioning, and six-place intercom, this Saratoga SP offers a turnkey solution for owners seeking a capable cross-country platform.