1982 Piper SaratogaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA
This 1982 Piper Saratoga, registered as N8461C, presents with 4,375 hours total time on the airframe. Its operational readiness is supported by a fresh annual inspection valid until October 1, 2026, and fresh bi-annual IFR checks. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine with 580 hours since a zero-time factory rebuild in 2015, paired with a Hartzell three-blade constant-speed propeller also overhauled in 2015. The avionics suite is a notable feature, centered on an Aspen EFD-1000 Pro Max primary flight display with synthetic vision and angle-of-attack, supported by dual WAAS GPS units (a Garmin GTN-750 and a GNS-430W), an L3...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,439.54 lbs
- Seats
- 6
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,375 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 580 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 580 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logs available for airframe, engine, and propeller
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: October 1, 2026. Bi-Annual IFR Checks Due: Fresh Inspections Scheduled. ELT Battery Due: November 1, 2032.
Avionics
AP
S-Tec 55X - Autopilot Featuring Hold, Auto Trim, and
PFD
Aspen EFD-1000 Pro Max - Primary Flight Display, AOA (Angle of Attack), SVT (Synthetic Vision), VOR Indicator (#2), Stand-By Attitude Indicator (Vacuum Driven), Turn Coordinator Upgrade
GPS
Garmin GTN-750 - GPS NAV COM (WAAS Approved), GPS NAV COM (WAAS Approved)
Comms
PS Engineering PMA-450 - PS Audio Panel 6-Place Intercom, VOR Indicator VOR Indicator, DME, Turn Coordinator Upgrade, Stand-By Attitude Indicator (Vacuum Driven), Electric Trim (Pilot Yoke), Avionics Master Switch, Push to Talk Switch (Pilot Co-Pilot), Music Input Jack
Weather
WX-10A - Stormscope (INOP)
ADSB
L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B In and Out
ADS-B In
L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B In and Out
EMS
JPI EDM-930 - JPI Primary Engine Management System
Audio
PS Engineering PMA-450 - PS Audio Panel 6-Place Intercom
Traffic
L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B In and Out
Additional Equipment
Wheel Fairings
Wheel Pant Speed Fairings, The Wheel Fairings along with the Main Gear mounting brackets have been removed from the aircraft but are included with the sale
Landing Light
LoPresti Boom Beam - Landing Taxi Light
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Artex 345 - 406 ELT Upgrade
Lighting
Wing Tip Strobes and Navigation Lights, Whelen Vertical Fin Mounted Strobe Light
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland - Wheels Brakes
Power System
Auxiliary Power Receptacle
Soundproofing
Super Sound Proofing
Pitot System
Heated Pitot
Static System
Static Wicks, Alternate Static Source
Instruments
True Airspeed Indicator, Hobbs Meter, Outside Air Temperature Gauge
Air Conditioning
The Original Factory Air Conditioning System is INOP
Pitot Static System
Heated Pitot Static Wicks, Alternate Static Source
Trim System
Electric Trim (Pilot Yoke)
Ventilation
The 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System was also removed
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 1994
- Interior Notes
- Beige Leather Seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels. Club Seating, Individual Head Rests (6), Adjustable Crew Seats, Individual Cabin Reading Lights, Cockpit and Rear Cabin Side Panel Arm Rests, Pilot and Co-Pilot Overhead Map Lights, Tinted Windows. The next owner should plan on making some interior improvements. Some interior plastic trim pieces are missing and the co-pilot seat back has a small tear. The interior has been refurbished at some point, but documentation could not be located.
- Exterior Notes
- White over Beige featuring Hunter Green Accents (Repainted in 1994). The next owner should plan on repainting the aircraft in their cost analysis. The paint has wear and some color match discrepancies from paint touch-ups that have been accomplished over the years.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- Factory Rebuilt Engine
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 3-Blade Constant Speed Propeller
Asking Price
$189,900
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 22, 2026: $189,900 - trade-a-plane
Jan 21, 2026: $189,900 - controller
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Asking Price
$189,900
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 22, 2026: $189,900 - trade-a-plane
Jan 21, 2026: $189,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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