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

This 1982 Piper T Saratoga SP, registration N8455H, serial number 32R-8229005, is a six-place, turbocharged piston single offered at an asking price of 165,900 USD with 2,151 hours total time since new. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine that has 425 hours since overhaul, with a 1,800-hour TBO. That overhaul was completed by Terrell Aircraft Services, Inc. in 2015. The Hartzell three-blade propeller has just five hours since a fresh overhaul completed July 1, 2026, and features a polished spinner. Useful load is listed at 1,198.34 pounds.

The panel is built around a King KFC-200 flight director autopilot with altitude...

Year: 1982

Make: Piper

Series: 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, Passenger, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 1,198 lbs

Seats: 6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,151 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 425 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 5 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. Please note that the airframe time might actually be somewhat higher than this entry due to our log book records research. There is an AD compliance list section toward the front of the airframe log book that states AD 78-09-07 (Magneto Impulse Inspection) was complied with on December 12, 1986 at 504 Hours Total Time. Propeller Strike History – See Engine Log dated September 21, 1993.

Inspection Status: ANNUAL DUE: October 1, 2027. BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: July, 2028. ELT BATTERY (BP-1010) DUE: August 2028. USEFUL LOAD: 1198.34 Pounds. Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer's Inspection of the Aircraft.

Avionics

King KFC 200 - Autopilot Altitude Hold

PFD

King KI 256 - Flight Director Attitude Indicator

MFD

King KCS 55A - Slaved HSI

Audio

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

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GPS Navigator COM (WAAS Approved)

ADS-B In

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

ADSB

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

Traffic

Garmin GDL 88 - Traffic

Comms

King KY 197 - COM NAV VOR Indicator ADF Dual Flight Timers, Transponder

Weather

BF Goodrich WX1000 - BF Stormscope (Inop)

EMS

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

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory Air-Conditioning Featuring a 2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Stainless Steel Cables

Zinc Chromate Protection

Factory Zinc Chromate Protection Option

Propeller

Hartzell 3-Blade - Propeller Featuring Polished Spinner

Windshields

New Pilot and Co-Pilot Windshields – (2025)

LED Taxi Light

LED Taxi Light - (Cowl Mounted)

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Tinted Windows

Tinted Windshield and Side Windows

LoPresti Hubba Caps

Brakes

Cleveland Heavy Duty Brakes - Pilot Co-Pilot Toe Parking Brake;

Seats

Pilot Seat and Co-Pilot Seat Feature – (Vertically Adjustable)

Alternate Static Source

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Windshield Defrosters

Windshield Defrosters & Control

External Power Receptacle

Ground Service Power Cables

EGT Gauge

Heated Pitot

Static Wicks

Astrotech Clock

Astrotech Clock - Timer (Pilot Yoke Mounted)

Tow Bar

ELT

Tru-Speed Indicator

Hubba Caps

LoPresti Hubba Caps

Cleveland Heavy Duty Brakes

Cleveland - Heavy Duty Brakes

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.