Piper Saratoga 1998 HP PA32R301T

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents detailed specifications for a 1998 Piper Saratoga HP PA32R301T aircraft, priced at $378,900.
  • It is equipped with a 300 horsepower Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine, featuring a maximum ramp weight of 3615 lbs and a useful load of 1151 lbs.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 186 knots at 75% power (15,000 ft) and an estimated maximum range between 800 and 990 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft has a service ceiling of 20,000 ft, with takeoff requiring 1800 ft over a 50-ft obstacle and landing requiring 1520 ft over a 50-ft obstacle.
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Price: $378,900
Engine make/model: Lyc TIO-540-AH1A
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 300@2500 to 12,000
TBO hrs.: 1800
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3615
Gross weight (lbs.): 3600
Max landing weight (lbs.): 3600
Empty weight (lbs.): 2464
Useful load (lbs.): 1151
Payload, full fuel (lbs.): 539
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 15,000 ft.: 186
65% power @ 20,000 ft.: 176
55% power @ 20,000 ft.: 166
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 800 (est)
65% power: 880 (est)
55% power: 990 (est)
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 20.0
65% power: 16.5
55% power: 14.5
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5.0
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 60
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1150
Best rate of climb (8000 ft. fpm): 1070
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1200
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1800
Landing ground roll (ft.): 640
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1520

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