Is a Piper Saratoga a good plane?
The Piper Saratoga II HP, a single-engine, low-winged plane with retractable landing gear, could seat up to six and, according to industry experts, has had a good safety record since it was first manufactured in 1965.
How much does a Piper Saratoga cost?
Piper Saratoga Group Price Report
| Avg. Price | $316,007 |
|---|---|
| High Price | $499,500 |
| Low Price | $100,000 |
| Year Range | 1980 – 2008 |
| Avg. TTAF | 2,668 hours |
How fast does a Piper Saratoga go?
Built in 1995 by Florida-based New Piper Aircaft Inc., the Saratoga II seats six and is capable of a maximum cruise speed of 175 knots, about 200 mph. It could fly about 990 miles, or 859 nautical miles, on a full load of fuel..
What is the range of a Piper Saratoga?
1,091 miPiper PA-32R / Range
Why did Piper stop making the Saratoga?
The resulting airplane simply didn’t have enough elevator authority. It used more runway than the original Lance, had slightly more adverse stall characteristics, and was not well received on the market. Piper attempted to salvage the Lance II by installing the original, low, Cherokee Six stabilator.
What engine is in a Piper Saratoga?
Lycoming O-540Piper PA-32R / Engine type
How much weight can a Piper Saratoga carry?
Specifications
| 1980 PA-32-301 Piper Saratoga | 1994 PA-32R-301 Piper Saratoga II HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Useful Load Normal Category | 1,665 lbs. | 1,100 lbs. |
| Max. Useful Load Utility Category | N/A | N/A |
| Baggage Capacity | 200 lbs. | 200 lbs. |
| Oil Capacity | 12 quarts | 12 quarts |
How much fuel does a Saratoga hold?
107 gal
Spec Sheet
| Piper PA-32 Saratoga II TC Base price: $573,500 Price as tested: $611,720 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Max landing weight | 3,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 107 gal (102 gal usable) 642 lb (612 lb usable) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qt |
Does a Piper Saratoga have a pressurized cabin?
Taking off from a 2,000-foot strip, with three passengers and 120 lbs. of baggage, it will fly 1,340 nautical miles with reserves. And will burn only 16 gallons of fuel per hour doing it. The cabin is pressurized to produce an 8,000-foot cabin altitude at 25,000 feet.
What fuel does the Piper Saratoga use?
Specifications
| 1980 PA-32-301 Piper Saratoga | 1994 PA-32R-301 Piper Saratoga II HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Pitch/ Constant Speed Propeller | Constant Speed | Constant Speed |
| Fuel: | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 107 gallons | 107 gallons |
| Min. Octane Fuel | 100 | 100 |
What is the useful load of a Piper Saratoga?
1,149 pounds
Piper lists the Saratoga TC’s standard useful load as 1,149 pounds. Subtract the inevitable 50 pounds of miscellaneous options and another 76 pounds for a fully serviced TKS system, and you’re left with 1,023 pounds of truly useful load. Full tanks would reduce that to 411 pounds in the cabin.