1978 PIPER LANCE
Starts from the median asking price of 141 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($154,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,169 hr vs comps +2.3%
- Engine time +379 hr vs comps -3.0%
- Autopilot (50% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 510 FAA-registered +4.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper LANCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,306 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,189 SFOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | BENDIXKING KI-203 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Desirable 1978 Piper "Straight Tail: Lance Featuring Club Seating! - Only 3306 Hours Total Time Since New, 1189 Hours Since Lycoming Factory Overhauled Engine, 713 Hours Since a New 3-Blade Propeller Upgrade, Auto Control IIIB Autopilot, Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel, Garmin GTN-750 GPS Navigator, Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B IN and OUT Transponder, DME, RMD Wing Tip Lights, Deluxe Refreshment Bar with Cup Holders, LED Taxi Light, Nice Paint and Interior!
Modifications
SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • 3-Blade Hartzell Propeller Featuring a Polished Spinner • Vertical Fin Beacon – (Whelen LED Split Anticollision Assembly) • RMD Wing Tip Recognition Landing Lights • Vertical Card Compass • LED Taxi Light – (Cowl Mounted) • Concord Sealed Battery Upgrade • Wing Tip Strobes • Cabin Overhead Light • Hobbs Meter • Brackett Air Filter • Alternate Static Source • Clock – (Panel Mounted) • Ground Service Plug • Heated Pitot • True-Airspeed Indicator • Outside Air Temperature Gauge • EGT Gauge • Alternate Air • Nav Lights
Avionics
• Auto Control IIIB Autopilot featuring Heading Tracking • Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / 3 LMB / 6-Place Intercom System • Garmin GTN-750 COM / GPS WAAS Navigator • Garmin GI-106B VOR / Glideslope Indicator • Garmin GTX-345 Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUT • King KX-175B NAV /COM – (#2) • King KI-203 VOR / Glideslope Indicator – (#2) • King KN-62A DME Featuring Nav 1 and Nav 2 Switching • Dual Push to Talk Switches • Avionics Master Switch • Aux Audio Jack – (Panel Mounted) • Electric Trim – (Pilot Yoke)
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | LANCE |
| Serial Number | 32R-7880051 |
| Registration # | N2062M |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | Michigan |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,306 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,189 SFOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 713 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • Auto Control IIIB Autopilot featuring Heading Tracking • Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / 3 LMB / 6-Place Intercom System • Garmin GTN-750 COM / GPS WAAS Navigator • Garmin GI-106B VOR / Glideslope Indicator • Garmin GTX-345 Transponder Featuring ADS-B IN and OUT • King KX-175B NAV /COM – (#2) • King KI-203 VOR / Glideslope Indicator – (#2) • King KN-62A DME Featuring Nav 1 and Nav 2 Switching • Dual Push to Talk Switches • Avionics Master Switch • Aux Audio Jack – (Panel Mounted) • Electric Trim – (Pilot Yoke) |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • 3-Blade Hartzell Propeller Featuring a Polished Spinner • Vertical Fin Beacon – (Whelen LED Split Anticollision Assembly) • RMD Wing Tip Recognition Landing Lights • Vertical Card Compass • LED Taxi Light – (Cowl Mounted) • Concord Sealed Battery Upgrade • Wing Tip Strobes • Cabin Overhead Light • Hobbs Meter • Brackett Air Filter • Alternate Static Source • Clock – (Panel Mounted) • Ground Service Plug • Heated Pitot • True-Airspeed Indicator • Outside Air Temperature Gauge • EGT Gauge • Alternate Air • Nav Lights |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL DUE: Scheduled for November 1, 2026 BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: November 1, 2027 USEFUL LOAD: 1,428 Pounds Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years. Bartelt Aviation does not endorse nor are we affiliated with Currency Finance, Avemco, or the Aircraft Cost Calculator that may be attached to our aircraft online sales ads. Bartelt Aviation has the ability to refer you to an Aircraft Lender and an Insurance Agent that should be able to provide you with lower cost options and superior customer service. Ask your Bartelt Aviation Sales person for details. |
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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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