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.

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What is the difference between a Piper Saratoga and a Piper Lance?

Later models became known by the designation Piper Saratoga. The primary difference between the Lance and early Saratoga is the development of a tapered wing on the Saratoga, replacing the “Hershey bar” wing on the Lance that was a carryover from the Cherokee Six.

Is 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 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 is a Piper Saratoga?

Piper Saratoga Group Price Report

Avg. Price	$310,147
High Price	$499,500
Low Price	$100,000
Year Range	1980 – 2008
Avg. TTAF	2,743 hours

What is the top speed of a Piper Saratoga?

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 speed of a Piper Saratoga?

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