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1977 PIPER LANCE
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Piper LANCE listings ($205,750), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +2,203 hr vs comps -4.4%
- Engine time +278 hr vs comps -2.2%
- No Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps have one) -2.8%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 511 FAA-registered +4.7%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper LANCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,063 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,397 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GI 275 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 69A |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 7063 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1977 Piper Lance TTAF 7063 TSMO 1397 Engine IO-540-KIG5D 3 Blade McCaulley prop Vacuum system removed with upgrade Complete new Interior 1/2020, Leather seats, new carpet, insulation and side panels. Knots-2-U Speed Tips with lights and strobes Complete Logs No known damage history Always Hangared waxed and detailed External Power Plug Heavy Duty Brakes EZHeat 440 oil sump heater Complete Logs Flown Regularly
Modifications
Knots-2-U Speed Tips with Lights and Strobes Auto Gear Extension System reconfigured to conventional gear extension system
Avionics
Autopilot and avionics are configured for completely coupled flight and Approaches including Altitude Preselect and Capture. It will fly Rate Based or Airspeed (Performance Based) Vertical Speed Major Avionics upgrade 3/2022 Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro Max Avidyne 540 Avidyne 440 S-Tec 55X Autopilot Avidyne APX340 Transponder (1090 ES) Avidyne SkyTrax 100 (ADS-B IN receiver BendixKingKN-62A DME Garmin GI-275 Garmin GMA-340 Garmin GDL-69A SXM audio and XM Wx capable) JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper LANCE lands versus other Piper LANCE listings on fyiAero.
Price
67th pct$206k · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct7,063 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,397 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | LANCE |
| Serial Number | 32R-7780274 |
| Registration # | N2980Q |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,063 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,600 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,361 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 94 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5D |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,397 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 1397 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Autopilot and avionics are configured for completely coupled flight and Approaches including Altitude Preselect and Capture. It will fly Rate Based or Airspeed (Performance Based) Vertical Speed Major Avionics upgrade 3/2022 Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro Max Avidyne 540 Avidyne 440 S-Tec 55X Autopilot Avidyne APX340 Transponder (1090 ES) Avidyne SkyTrax 100 (ADS-B IN receiver BendixKingKN-62A DME Garmin GI-275 Garmin GMA-340 Garmin GDL-69A SXM audio and XM Wx capable) JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Knots-2-U Speed Tips with Lights and Strobes Auto Gear Extension System reconfigured to conventional gear extension system |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1992 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | IFR Annual 3/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 32RT 300 Lance II
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 32RT 300 Lance II (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 748 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 156 kts · 180 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1450.0 / 880.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-32RT-300 Lance II seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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