1980 Piper Turbo Saratoga FGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA
This 1980 Piper T Saratoaga, registration N8279Y, presents as a well-equipped and maintained six-seat piston single with 3,396 hours total time on the airframe. Its 300-horsepower Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine has 527 hours since a major overhaul performed in 2009, and the three-blade Hartzell propeller has 1,012 hours since its 2003 overhaul. The aircraft's useful load is 1,276 pounds. It is in a strong maintenance position with its next annual inspection due March 1, 2027, and its next biennial IFR checks due in October 2027. Recent notable investments include a V-band clamp replacement, a magneto overhaul, and an overhaul of the...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,276.54 lbs
- Seats
- 6
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,396 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 527 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,012 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Propeller Log 2 - N8279Y.pdf, Propeller Log 1 - N8279Y.pdf, Engine Log 3 - N8279Y.pdf, Engine Log 2 - N8279Y.pdf, Engine Log 1 - N8279Y.pdf, Aircraft Airframe Log 2 - N8279Y.pdf, Airframe Log 1 - N8279Y.pdf, N8279Y - Oil Analysis.pdf, N8279Y - W&B - 11-13-2017.pdf
- Inspection Status
- ANNUAL DUE: March 1, 2027. BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: October 2027. ELT BATTERY DUE: October 16, 2029. 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.
Avionics
GPS
Avidyne IFD-540 - WAAS GPS Navigator, GPSS
AP
Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot Featuring Altitude Hold, GPSS
Audio
Garmin GMA-347 - Audio Panel Featuring Light Marker Beacons
ADSB
L3 Lynx NGT-9000D - ADS-B Compliant Transponder
EMS
Insight G3 - Graphic Engine Monitor
Comms
King KY-97A - COM
Additional Equipment
Air Conditioning
Factory Air-Conditioning Featuring a 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System
Lighting
RMD Wing Tip Lights - RMD with Pulse Feature, LED Taxi Light (Cowl Mounted), Strobes, Beacon (Vertical Fin Mounted), NAV
Propeller
Hartzell 3-Blade - Propeller
Speed Modifications
Knots 2U Gaps Seal - Wheel Pant Speed Speed Modification, Speed Modification, Modification
Landing Gear
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
Starter
Sky-Tec
Clock
Astrotech LC-2 - Digital Clock (Yoke Mounted)
Ventilation
Kool Scoop - Vent Window Modification
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland - Wheels Brakes, Dual Toe Brakes
Instruments
Astrotech Digital LC-2 - True Airspeed Indicator, Outside Air Temperature Gauge, Garmin GI-106A VOR Glideslope Indicator, King VOR Glideslope Indicator (Not Utilized No Nav), Vertical Card Compass, Tru-Speed Indicator, (Yoke Mounted), Hobbs Meter, Factory EGT Gauge
Electrical
Sky-Tec Light Weight Starter - Static Wicks, Auxiliary Power Alternate Static Source, Instrument Panel Forward Baggage Heated Pitot, External Power Plug
Interior Features
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
Lights
RMD Wing Tip Lights with Pulse Feature, LED Taxi Light (Cowl Mounted), Wing Tip Strobes, Flashing Beacon (Vertical Fin Mounted), NAV Lights
Switches
Avionics Master Switch, Dual Push-To-Talk Switches, Autopilot Disconnect Switch (Pilot Yoke), Electric Trim
Instrumentation
Astrotech Digital LC-2 - Vertical Card Compass, True Airspeed Indicator, Outside Air Temperature Gauge, Tru-Speed Indicator, Clock (Yoke Mounted), Factory EGT Gauge
Cabin Features
Dual Toe Brakes, Static Wicks, Alternate Static Source, Instrument Panel Lights, Forward Baggage Light, Heated Pitot, Hobbs Meter, Factory Cabin Super Sound Proofing, Deluxe Refreshment Bar with Cup Holders
Brakes
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes - Dual Toe
Interior & Exterior
- 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
- Exterior Notes
- Sandalwood Tan Featuring Baja Yellow, Hickory Brown, and Ocala Orange Accents. The Paint shows well for its age.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- TIO-540-S1AD
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF 3-Blade
Asking Price
$199,500
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 28, 2025: $199,500 - trade-a-plane
Dec 28, 2025: $199,500(-$15,000) - controller
Oct 11, 2025: $214,500 - controller
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Asking Price
$199,500
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 28, 2025: $199,500 - trade-a-plane
Dec 28, 2025: $199,500(-$15,000) - controller
Oct 11, 2025: $214,500 - controller
+1 more price changes
Contact Seller
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