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1980 Piper Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA

This 1980 Piper T Saratoga SP, registration N3579Q, is a well-equipped, hangar-kept example with a total time of 3,479 hours since new. The Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine has just 223 hours since major overhaul performed by Penn Yan Aero, featuring factory new cylinders, and is paired with a Hartzell three-blade constant speed propeller with 89 hours since overhaul. The airframe boasts a useful load of 1,213.68 pounds. The aircraft has been under the same owner for the last 25 years, with maintenance performed by Bartelt Aviation since 2014, and the seller notes compliance with multiple Piper Service Bulletins including SB 1006, SB 1161, and...

Year
1980
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)
Tail #
N3579Q
Serial #
32R-8029039

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,213.68 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,479 hrs
Engine 1 Time
223 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
89 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs: Yes
Inspection Status
Annual Due: March 1, 2027 / Bi-Annual IFR Checks Due: November 20, 2026 / ELT Battery Due: June 2027 / Oxygen Bottle Hydrostatic Check Due: November 12, 2029

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 530W - GPS Navigator (WAAS Approved)

Comms

Garmin GNC-255A - Nav Com

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot with Flight Director Featuring Altitude Hold and GPSS Go-Around Button (Panel Mounted)

Audio

Garmin GMA-340 - Audio Panel with Marker Beacon Intercom

Weather

BF Goodrich WX500 - BF

ADSB

Garmin GTX-345 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B and OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX-345 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B and OUT

PFD

Garmin GI-275 - Electronic Attitude Indicator (with SVT Synthetic Vision displayed on the Attitude Indicator)

MFD

Garmin GI-275 - DG EHSI System

EMS

Insight G1 - Graphic Engine Monitor and JPI Fuel Flow Computer

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B and OUT

Additional Equipment

Oxygen System

Factory 6-Place Oxygen System

ELT

Artex ME-406 - ELT

Fuel Flow Computer

JPI 450 - JPI Fuel Flow Computer

Heated Pitot

Strobes

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

VOR

Garmin GI-106B - VOR Glideslope Indicator

Navigator

Garmin GNS 530W - GPS Navigator (WAAS Approved)

VOR Glideslope Indicator

Garmin GI 106B - VOR Glideslope Indicator

Outside Air Temperature Probe

Garmin GTP 59 - Outside Air Temperature Probe for GI-275

Audio Panel

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel with Marker Beacon Intercom

USB Charging Ports

Garmin GSB 15 - Dual USB Charging Ports (Panel Mounted Pilot Side)

Ventilation Fan System

2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Propeller

Hartzell 3 Blade - Constant Speed Propeller

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Battery Minder

Enhanced Flight BM A1K2A - Battery Minder Featuring Interface

Engine Pre-Heater

Reiff Engine Pre Heater

Fire Extinguisher

Portable Fire Extinguisher

Taxi Light

Whelen Parmetheus Plus - LED Tax Light (Cowl Mounted)

Brakes

Heavy Duty Brakes System / Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes / Parking Brake

Alternate Static Source

Gauges

Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge / Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge / True Airspeed Indicator

Clock

Mitchell Products Electric Clock - (Panel Mounted)

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Factory Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Windshield Defrosters

Windshield Defrosters & Control

Fresh Air Vents

Individually controlled overhead fresh air vents / Individually controlled fresh air vents - floor mounted

External Power Receptacle

Baggage Door

Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading

Lighting

Wing Tip Strobe Lights, Navigation Lights, Cabin Reading Lights - Four, Instrument Panel Lighting, Avionics Dimming, Map Lights, Whelen Parmetheus Plus LED Tax Light (Cowl Mounted)

Pilot Vent Window

Hobbs Meter

Fuel Strainer

Tow Bar

Engine

223 Hours SMOH by Penn Yan Aero with Factory New Lycoming Cylinder Kits

Air Conditioning

The Factory Air-Conditioning is INOP. The compressor was removed.

Stormscope

WX-500 - Stormscope

LED Taxi Light

Whelen Parmetheus Plus - LED Tax Light (Cowl Mounted)

Brake System

Heavy Duty Brakes System

Toe Brakes

Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes

Parking Brake

Utility Door

Utility Door for rear baggage access and cargo loading

Autopilot

Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Flight Director Featuring Altitude Hold and GPSS Garmin Go-Around Button (Panel Mounted)

USB Ports

Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB Charging Ports (Panel Mounted - Pilot Side)

Battery Charger

Enhanced Flight BM A1K2A - Battery Minder Featuring Interface

Airframe

3479 Hours Total Time Since New

Propeller Overhaul

89 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul

Interior

Luxurious Blue Velour Seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels, Deluxe Refreshment Bar with Cup Holders, Club Seating, Super Sound Proofing, Tinted Windshield and Windows, Pilot & Copilot Armrests, Adjustable Crew Seats, Bose Headset Jacks / Standard Headset Jacks (Cockpit)

Exterior

Matterhorn White over Royal Blue Featuring Las Vegas Gold Accents. The aircraft is kept in a hangar.

Vent Fans

2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Microphone

Push-To-Talk Switch (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke)

Trim System

Trim Interrupt Switch (Pilot Yoke and Co-Pilot Yoke), Electric Trim (Pilot Yoke)

Electrical System

Avionics Master Switch, External Power Receptacle, Battery Minder Featuring Enhanced Flight BM-A1K2A Interface

Interior Lighting

Cabin and cockpit lighting mentioned in other categories

Emergency Equipment

Portable Fire Extinguisher

Fuel System

107 Gallon Total Fuel Capacity, 102 Gallons Usable

Engine Monitoring

Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge, Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge

Ventilation

2-Speed Ventilation Fan System, Individually Controlled Overhead Fresh Air Vents, Individually Controlled Fresh Air Vents - Floor Mounted, Pilot Vent Window

Accessories

Tow Bar, Fuel Strainer

Heating

Windshield Defrosters & Control, Reiff Engine Pre-Heater

Avionics Upgrades

Garmin SVT (Synthetic Vision) displayed on the Garmin GI-275 Attitude Indicator, Garmin GTP-59 Outside Air Temperature Probe for Garmin GI-275, Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB Charging Ports (Panel Mounted – Pilot Side)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Luxurious Blue Velour Seating featuring Harmonizing Side Panels / Deluxe Refreshment Bar with Cup Holders / The rear cabin features the desirable Club Seating configuration / Super Sound Proofing / Tinted Windshield and Windows / Pilot & Copilot Armrests / Adjustable Crew Seats / Bose Headset Jacks / Standard Headset Jacks - (Cockpit)
Exterior Notes
Matterhorn White over Royal Blue Featuring Las Vegas Gold Accents. The Aircraft is Kept in a Hangar. The Exterior Shows Well.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
Lycoming Cylinder Kits
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3 Blade Constant Speed Propeller

Asking Price

$279,500

Aircraft Location

Sturgis, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 28, 2026: $279,500 - trade-a-plane

Jul 28, 2026: $279,500(-$15,500) - controller

Jul 13, 2026: $295,000 - trade-a-plane

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