1980 Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP [Credit: Mark Poole]
Key Takeaways:
Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick" is a 1980 Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP, noted for its unique qualities and value.
The Saratoga is highly regarded for its spacious, comfortable six-seat cabin with club-style seating, providing ample room for passengers on long flights.
It offers strong performance for pilots, featuring a powerful engine, stable and smooth flight characteristics, and an updated IFR-certified panel with modern avionics like a Garmin GTN 750 and ADS-B.
This specific aircraft, available for $240,000, boasts a mid-time engine, 1,365 pounds useful load, and is suitable for family vacations and business trips.
Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
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