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1981 Piper Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Eureka, MT, USA

This 1981 Piper Turbo Saratoga SP, registration N8401D, presents as a well-equipped, high-utility single with a strong avionics package and useful load of 1,208 lbs, though it does require cosmetic attention. The airframe shows 3,388 total hours, with the engine and prop both 732 hours since major overhaul. The panel is centered around a GTN 650 navigator paired with a KFC 200 autopilot featuring flight director and altitude hold, a GNC 255A Nav/Com, GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out, and a GMA 345 audio panel. Engine monitoring is handled by an Insight graphic engine monitor.

Exterior upgrades include Knots2u wingtips with wig-wag...

Year
1981
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)
Tail #
N8401D
Serial #
32R-8129076

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,208 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,388 hrs
Engine 1 Time
732 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
732 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Logbooks Are Attached

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN

AP

KFC 200 - KFC Autopilot With Flight Director And Altitude Hold

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC Nav/Com

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

EMS

Insight Graphic Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Exterior Lights

Knots2u Wingtips - With Wig Wag And Constant Lights

LED Lighting

All New Exterior LED Lights

Wing Root Fairings

Gear Lobe Fairings

Uninstalled Items

Knots2u Gap Seals - New Items To Go With Plane Installed: Complete Door And Baggage Seal Kit, Tail Cone, Dorsal

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Price Reflects That The Plane Does Need Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
PA-32R-301T

Asking Price

$189,000

Aircraft Location

Eureka, MT, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $189,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $195,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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