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The Saratoga is a nice aircraft, but six people and luggage, you have to leave the fuel behind, but it's a good four seater with some space.

Make sure you get someone check the rudder trimmer hangar that comes off the rudder bar as they are prone to cracking and breaking off. Taking the rudder bar out to replace it is a nightmare of a job and very expensive. I've done two so far and it doesn't get easier. Also, check for loose rivets on the top and bottom surfaces of the wing around where the landing gear wells are, inboard of the fuel tanks, very prone to loosen and 'smoking'. The brake system is a nightmare to bleed, so check that the breaks are good.


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