Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide
Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP is a single-engine piston, retractable-gear six-seater built from 1995 to 2009. It has a fuel-injected Lycoming rated 300 hp at 2,700 RPM, a three-blade constant-speed propeller, and two baggage compartments. Documents for this guide give limits and a landing-gear service letter, but no cruise or range figures for this exact variant.
- Six seats, with two center seats facing aft. Max takeoff weight is 3,600 lbs, and each baggage compartment is limited to 100 lbs.
- Lycoming six-cylinder, fuel-injected engine, 300 hp at 2,700 RPM. It runs on AVGAS only.
- Fuel capacity is 107 gal, of which 102 gal is usable. Check weight and balance before every flight.
- Piper Service Letter 1331 covers a landing-gear spring attachment plate on many Saratoga II HP serial numbers. Check the plate thickness.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Seats ·
- 6
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 300
- Fuel usable (gal) ·
- 102
- Fuel unusable (gal) ·
- 5
- Fuel capacity total (gal) ·
- 107
- Max baggage each compartment (lb) ·
- 100
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 134
- VY_KTS ·
- 93
- VFE_KTS ·
- 110
- VLE_KTS ·
- 132
- VNE_KTS ·
- 191
- VNO_KTS ·
- 160
- VSO_KTS ·
- 63
- BEST_GLIDE_KTS ·
- 83
Weight & balance
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 102
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 3,615
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,600
- Max baggage each compartment (lb) ·
- 100
How much can the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP carry?
The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP has a max takeoff weight of 3,600 lbs and a max ramp weight of 3,615 lbs. Each of its two baggage compartments is limited to 100 lbs. It has 6 seats. Always check weight and balance.
What fuel does the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP use?
The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP's 300 hp Lycoming is AVGAS only. Total fuel is 107 gal, with 102 gal usable (51 gal per wing) and 5 gal unusable.
Is there a known landing gear issue on the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP?
Piper Service Letter 1331 covers the main-gear spring attachment plates on many Saratoga II HP serial numbers. Measure the plate. A 0.063-inch plate should be replaced with P/N 67753-000. A 0.090-inch plate needs no action. Compliance is at owner discretion.
What is the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide?
The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide — the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HPmanuals & documents
- SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331Service Manual
- Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Systems DescriptionSystems Description
- Weight & Balance, Performance CalculationWeight & Balance
- Piper Aircraft PA-32R-301/301T Maintenance ManualPilot's Operating Handbook
- Specifications/Performance Standard Equipment Saratoga/Turbo Saratoga PA 32-301/301TSpecifications
- Piper Saratoga PA-32R-301T Normal and Emergency ChecklistsEmergency Procedures
- Emergency Procedures for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HPEmergency Procedures
- Airworthiness Directives for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HPAirworthiness Directives
- Performance Data for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HPPerformance Data
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURESEmergency Procedures
- Performance Data for the Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HPPerformance Data
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Airframe, engine and loading
The airframe is aluminum alloy, with a steel engine mount and landing gear. Wings are semi-tapered, with two interconnected fuel tanks per wing. Max ramp weight is 3,615 lbs and max takeoff weight is 3,600 lbs. Fuel is 107 gal total, with 5 gal unusable and 51 gal usable per wing. Oil is 6 to 12 quarts.
Landing gear service letter
Service Letter 1331 (June 4, 2024) lists Saratoga II HP serials 3213029 to 3213103 and 3246001 to 3246244. It recommends a one-time measurement of each main-gear spring attachment plate. A plate of 0.090 inches is fine. A plate of 0.063 inches should be replaced with Piper P/N 67753-000. Compliance is at owner discretion. Log the entry.
What to check before buying
Confirm the airplane's serial number against Service Letter 1331, and ask for the plate thickness and the logbook entry. Check the weight and balance record and the current empty weight. The maintenance manual (part number 761 719) says to use only genuine Piper or Piper-approved parts. Inspect parts of unknown history carefully.
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Safety notes
- Approved for day and night VFR and IFR, but not for known icing. No inverted maneuvers are approved. Spins are prohibited.
- After an engine power loss, trim for 83 KIAS and switch to a tank containing fuel. Turn the electric fuel pump on, set mixture rich and open alternate air.
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 17 kts. Max load factor is 3.8 G with flaps up and 2.0 G with full flaps.
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Full document text
Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP Model Guide The Piper PA-32R Saratoga II HP is a single-engine piston, retractable-gear six-seater built from 1995 to 2009. It has a fuel-injected Lycoming rated 300 hp at 2,700 RPM, a three-blade constant-speed propeller, and two baggage compartments. Documents for this guide give limits and a landing-gear service letter, but no cruise or range figures for this exact variant. • Six seats, with two center seats facing aft. Max takeoff weight is 3,600 lbs, and each baggage compartment is limited to 100 lbs. • Lycoming six-cylinder, fuel-injected engine, 300 hp at 2,700 RPM. It runs on AVGAS only. • Fuel capacity is 107 gal, of which 102 gal is usable. Check weight and balance before every flight. • Piper Service Letter 1331 covers a landing-gear spring attachment plate on many Saratoga II HP serial numbers. Check the plate thickness. Airframe, engine and loading The airframe is aluminum alloy, with a steel engine mount and landing gear. Wings are semi-tapered, with two interconnected fuel tanks per wing. Max ramp weight is 3,615 lbs and max takeoff weight is 3,600 lbs. Fuel is 107 gal total, with 5 gal unusable and 51 gal usable per wing. Oil is 6 to 12 quarts. Landing gear service letter Service Letter 1331 (June 4, 2024) lists Saratoga II HP serials 3213029 to 3213103 and 3246001 to 3246244. It recommends a one-time measurement of each main-gear spring attachment plate. A plate of 0.090 inches is fine. A plate of 0.063 inches should be replaced with Piper P/N 67753-000. Compliance is at owner discretion. Log the entry. What to check before buying Confirm the airplane's serial number against Service Letter 1331, and ask for the plate thickness and the logbook entry. Check the weight and balance record and the current empty weight. The maintenance manual (part number 761 719) says to use only genuine Piper or Piper-approved parts. Inspect parts of unknown history carefully. Safety notes: • Approved for day and night VFR and IFR, but not for known icing. No inverted maneuvers are approved. Spins are prohibited. • After an engine power loss, trim for 83 KIAS and switch to a tank containing fuel. Turn the electric fuel pump on, set mixture rich and open alternate air. • Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 17 kts. Max load factor is 3.8 G with flaps up and 2.0 G with full flaps.