Piper PA-32R Saratoga

The six-seat single built for dependable family and utility travel.

Overview

Piper United States ICAO: PA32 1980–2009 Active $610,000 (2007)

The Piper PA-32R Saratoga is a retractable-gear development of the Cherokee Six family. Introduced in the late 1970s, it offers increased speed and cabin capacity. The aircraft serves personal and utility operators.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Lycoming IO-540-K1G5
Engine type
Piston
Power
300 hp · 224 kW
Avionics
Dual Garmin GNS 430
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin height
3 ft 6 in  ·  1.06 m
Cabin length
10 ft 4 in  ·  3.15 m
Exterior length
27 ft 11 in  ·  8.50 m
Tail height
9 ft 6 in  ·  2.90 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Wing span
36 ft 2 in  ·  11.03 m
Baggage volume
18 ft³  ·  0.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
3,600 lb  ·  1,650 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
1,150 lb  ·  500 kg
Fuel capacity
110 gal · 400 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
187 kt  ·  215 mph  ·  346 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
65 kt  ·  75 mph  ·  120 km/h
Range
807 nm  ·  930 mi  ·  1,490 km
Fuel burn
21.85 nm/gal  ·  10.69 km/L
Ceiling
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb
1,100 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,110 ft  ·  340 m
Landing distance
1,640 ft  ·  500 m
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Piper PA32R-301 Saratoga SP ‘F-GHPP’

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Operational Context

Piper PA-32R Saratoga — retractable-gear piston aircraft

The Saratoga entered service in 1979 as a refinement of the PA-32 series. It features a low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear. The aircraft was designed for improved performance over fixed-gear predecessors.

Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 piston engine producing approximately 300 horsepower, the Saratoga cruises at around 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 3,600 pounds (1,633 kg). The cabin accommodates up to six occupants.

The Saratoga became popular for family travel and charter operations. It remained in production into the 2000s. The aircraft continues to operate widely in general aviation.