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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 six-seat single with a strong panel and a clear path to cosmetic improvement. The airframe has accumulated 3,388 total hours, with the engine and propeller both at 732 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and since propeller overhaul (SPOH), respectively, offering a substantial window before the next major service interval. The seller notes that the aircraft requires paint, a factor reflected in the asking price.

Avionics are centered around a Garmin GTN 650 navigator, paired with a KFC 200 autopilot with flight director and altitude hold, a GNC 255A Nav/Com, a...

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

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Training, Business
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,388 hrs
Engine 1 Time
732 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
732 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs: Yes

Avionics

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

AP

KFC 200 - KFC Autopilot with Flight Director and Altitude Hold

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

EMS

Insight Graphic Engine Monitor

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN

Additional Equipment

Wing Root Fairings

Gear Lobe Fairings

Knots2u Wingtips

Knots2u Wingtips - with wig wag and constant lights

LED Lights

All new exterior LED lights

Knots2u Gap Seals

Complete Door and Baggage Seal Kit

Tail Cone

Dorsal Cap

Wingtips

Knots2u Wingtips - with Wig Wag and Constant Lights

Lighting

LED Lights - All New Exterior LED

Gap Seals

Knots2u Gap Seals

Door and Baggage Seal Kit

Complete Door and Baggage Seal Kit

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Price reflects that the plane does need paint.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-S1AD
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade

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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Asking Price

$189,000