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1978 PIPER LANCE II
Starts from the median asking price of 156 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($151,636), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +681 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +336 hr vs comps -2.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (42% of comps) +2.7%
- Autopilot (49% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (58% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 201 FAA-registered +4.2%
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 | 5,189 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,146 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| Annual | December 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1978 Piper Lance – IFR Equipped with Air, WAAS, Autopilot & Speed Mods Well-equipped 1978 Piper Lance built for reliable cross-country flying. This aircraft features a mid-time engine, factory air conditioning, and speed mods, making it a practical and comfortable traveling platform. Avionics include a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin 330 transponder, dual Collins NAV/COMs, and a Century III B autopilot for solid IFR capability. Equipped with a JPI EDM 900 engine monitor, uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B, and Horizon P-1000 digital tach. Spacious cabin enhanced with Rosen sun visors. Last annual completed December 2025—inspection status is current and ready to go. Damage history includes a gear-up landing in 1991. A well-rounded Lance offering strong IFR capability, comfort, and value.
Avionics
Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin 330 Transponder Collins 251/351 NAV/COMs Century III B Autopilot JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Horizon Instruments P-1000 Digital Tach
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | LANCE II |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N999M |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,189 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,146 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 1200 |
|---|
Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin 330 Transponder Collins 251/351 NAV/COMs Century III B Autopilot JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Horizon Instruments P-1000 Digital Tach |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed December 2025 Aircraft is current and ready for operation |
|---|
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.
Previous listing for N999M
1978 PIPER LANCE II
- Then asking
- $165k
- Airframe
- 5,189 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
Range from base
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Last flight
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