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1982 Piper Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA

This 1982 Piper T Saratoga SP, registration N8455H, is a value-priced turbocharged six-seat single with 2,146 total hours since new and a useful load of 1,198 pounds. The Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine was overhauled 420 hours ago by Terrell Aircraft Services, Inc. in 2015. The Hartzell three-blade propeller has 801 hours since overhaul, completed in 2005, but the next owner should plan to overhaul it soon due to Hartzell's calendar time recommendations. There is noted propeller strike history in the engine log dated September 21, 1993, and airframe logs begin at Tach 218.8, as original logs were misplaced.

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Year
1982
Make
Piper
Series
PA-32R Lance/saratoga
Model
Turbo Saratoga SP (1980 - 1987)
Tail #
N8455H
Serial #
32R-8229005

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,198 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,145.6 hrs
Engine 1 Time
419.6 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
800.9 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
The aircraft’s logs start at Tach 218.8. The original logs were misplaced. See airframe log entry dated April 25, 1988.
Inspection Status
Annual Due: August 1, 2026. Bi-Annual IFR Checks Due: Fresh Inspections will be completed soon.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GPS Navigator COM (WAAS Approved)

Comms

King KY 197 - COM (#2), NAV (#2)

AP

King KFC 200 - Autopilot Altitude Hold, Flight Director Attitude Indicator, Slaved HSI (Slaved)

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000BT - PS Blue Tooth Audio Panel 3 LMB (6) Place Intercom

Weather

BF Goodrich WX1000 - B.F. Stormscope (INOP)

ADSB

Garmin GDL 88 - ADS-B and "OUT" Solution (Traffic FIS-B Weather)

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 88 - ADS-B and "OUT" Solution (Traffic FIS-B Weather)

EMS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI Instrument Graphic Engine Monitor with Fuel Flow Information Feature

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory Air Conditioning - Featuring 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Clock / Timer

Astrotech Clock - Timer (Pilot Yoke Mounted)

Cleveland Heavy Duty Brakes

ELT

External Power Receptacle

Heated Pitot

Heated Pitot Static Wicks

LED Lights

LED Taxi Light - LED (Cowl Mounted)

Strobe Lights

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Static Wicks

Vacuum System

Electric Trim, Avionics Master Switch, FCS Master Switch – (Pilot Yoke)

Transponder

King KT 76A - Transponder

ADF

King KR 87 - ADF Dual Flight Timers

Stormscope

BF Goodrich WX1000 - B.F. Stormscope (INOP)

Windshield

New Pilot and Co-Pilot Windshields – (2025)

Lighting

LED Taxi Light – (Cowl Mounted), Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Window Shades

Tinted Windshield and Side Windows, LoPresti Hubba Caps

Propeller

3 Blade Propeller Featuring a Polished Spinner

Cable

Stainless Steel Cables

Zinc Chromate Protection

Factory Zinc Chromate Protection Option

Brakes

Cleveland Heavy Duty Brakes, Pilot and Co-Pilot Toe Brakes, and Parking Brake

External Power

External Power Receptacle, Ground Service Power Cables

Clock

Astrotech Clock / Timer – (Pilot Yoke Mounted)

Trim

Electric Trim

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Luxurious Sandalwood Tan Velour Seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels. Side Window Curtains Club Seating Featuring a (6)-Place Interior Pilot and Co-Pilot Armrests Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness Overhead Cockpit Map Reading Lights – (Pilot and Co-Pilot) Pilot Vent Window Individually Controlled Fresh Air Vents – (Floor Mounted) Overhead Controlled Air Vents Cabin Reading Lights Cabin Super Sound Proofing Individual Headrests for Each Seat. The interior shows well.
Exterior Notes
White Base Featuring Madrid Red and Beige Accents. The original exterior shows well. It is obvious that this aircraft has been kept in a hangar. The exterior does have a few scattered hail pecks present. They are difficult to see, but we think it is appropriate to disclose.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-S1AD

Asking Price

$165,900

Aircraft Location

Sturgis, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $165,900 - trade-a-plane

Apr 25, 2026: $165,900 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2026

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$165,900