1978 PIPER LANCE II
Starts from the median asking price of 421 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -344 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Engine time +896 hr vs comps -2.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 6 for sale of 204 FAA-registered +2.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER LANCE II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,346 hrs |
| Engine time | 1723 HOURS |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
Description
Detailed Description Clean, well-kept Piper Turbo Lance II (PA-32RT-300T) with top overhaul ~530 hours ago. AIRFRAME: Total Time: 3,346 hrs Useful Load: 1,238 lbs 6-Seat (club configuration) IFR re-cert: March 2026 ENGINE: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD - 300 hp turbocharged TSMOH: 1,723 hrs TBO: 1,800 hrs (77 hours remaining) Last major overhaul: 02/19/2010 by Straight Aero Aircraft Engines Top Overhaul: Aug 2020 (530 hours ago) - cam lobe, top end (6 new Lycoming nickel cylinders), new overhauled turbo, accessories - by America's Aircraft Engines, Oklahoma Last compressions: 11/26/2025 - 72/80, 76/80, 74/80, 74/80, 74/80, 72/80 PROP: Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F8477-4 - 3-blade constant speed Last overhaul: Feb 2010 by Santa Monica Propeller Service (FAA ARS ZY2R362L) TSO: 1,723 hrs AVIONICS: - ADS-B: uAvionix SkyBeacon, Out only - Autopilot: Piper Altimatic IIIB (Century Flight Systems) with Altitude Hold and GPSS - Garmin GNS 430 (non-WAAS) with NSD 360 HSI - Garmin GPSmap 496 portable on Air Gizmo dock - Collins Nav/Com -Collins ADF - Collins DME - Garmin GTX 327 - JPI EDM 700 - Garmin GMA 340 with 6-place intercom - AmeriKing AK-451 (406 MHz) ELT - Music input to audio panel INTERIOR / EXTERIOR: Paint 6/10 (2014) Interior 6/10 (2014) Club seating Factory Air Conditioning PERFORMANCE: Cruise: ~190 kts at altitude Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Range: ~900 nm (94-gal usable fuel) Fuel burn at cruise: ~17 GPH MODIFICATIONS / STCs: - Piper SB 1161D L&R wing rib assy flange replacement (terminating action; recurrent inspection no longer required) - Door Steward Door Gas Spring STC PERFORMANCE: Cruise: ~190 kts at altitude Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Range: ~900 nm (94-gal usable fuel) Fuel burn at cruise: ~17 GPH MODIFICATIONS / STCs: - Piper SB 1161D L&R wing rib assy flange replacement (terminating action; recurrent inspection no longer required) - Door Steward Door Gas Spring STC Total Time: 3,346 hrs Useful Load: 1,238 lbs 6-Seat (club configuration) IFR re-cert: March 2026
Modifications
ENGINE: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD - 300 hp turbocharged TSMOH: 1,723 hrs TBO: 1,800 hrs (77 hours remaining) Last major overhaul: 02/19/2010 by Straight Aero Aircraft Engines Top Overhaul: Aug 2020 (530 hours ago) - cam lobe, top end (6 new Lycoming nickel cylinders), new overhauled turbo, accessories - by America's Aircraft Engines, Oklahoma Last compressions: 11/26/2025 - 72/80, 76/80, 74/80, 74/80, 74/80, 72/80 PROP: Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F8477-4 - 3-blade constant speed Last overhaul: Feb 2010 by Santa Monica Propeller Service (FAA ARS ZY2R362L) TSO: 1,723 hrs
Avionics
- ADS-B: uAvionix SkyBeacon, Out only - Autopilot: Piper Altimatic IIIB (Century Flight Systems) with Altitude Hold and GPSS - Garmin GNS 430 (non-WAAS) with NSD 360 HSI - Garmin GPSmap 496 portable on Air Gizmo dock - Collins Nav/Com -Collins ADF - Collins DME - Garmin GTX 327 - JPI EDM 700 - Garmin GMA 340 with 6-place intercom - AmeriKing AK-451 (406 MHz) ELT - Music input to audio panel
