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Single-Engine Piston

1978 PIPER LANCE II

$172,000 fyiEstimate $169,000–$173,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 420 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,250), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +3,234 hr vs comps -6.5%
  • Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
  • Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
  • Market supply: 2 for sale of 201 FAA-registered +4.0%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
6,928 hrs
N30005
32R-7885079
LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5D
1
HARTZELL
📍 Clayton, North Carolina
Hein Tanner T Co-owned
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Clayton, NC

Overview

Make / ModelPIPER LANCE II
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time6,928 hrs
Engine time826 SFOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX330
Avionics / OtherBendixKing KI-209A, King KX-155, Garmin GNS-530W
AnnualOctober 2026
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

2-Speed Blower Fan Knots2U Aileron, Flap, Fuselage and Stabilator Gap Seals STC Knots2U Flap Hinge Fairings STC Knots2U Gear Lobe Fairings STC Knots2U Wing Root Fairings STC Knots2U Piper Wing Tips with Landing/Recognition Lights Concorde Sealed RG-35 Battery AOPA 6-Seat Max Design Change STC Useful Load: 1,393 lbs Fuel Capacity: 94 Gal Useable Annual Inspection status valid through October 2025 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026

Avionics

Altimatic IIIC Autopilot - Altitude Hold - Electric Trim Garmin GNS-530W WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm - G-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator Garmin GPSMap 496 Portable GPS - XM Weather capable Garmin GTX-330ES Mode S Transponder - ADS-B ‘Out” Compliant Bendix/King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm - KI-209A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator PS Engineering PMA-8000M-B Audio Panel - Crew Intercom - Marker Beacons - Phone/Music Jack JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor - Fuel Flow - EGT/CHT BFG WX-950 Stormscope Alcor EGT Gauge Davtron M800 Chronometer Dual Avionics Master Switches

General

Year1978
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelLANCE II
Serial Number32R-7885079
Registration #N30005
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR

Airframe

Total Time6,928
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-540-K1G5D
Engine 1 Time826 SFOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop Time1379
Number of Blades3

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAltimatic IIIC Autopilot - Altitude Hold - Electric Trim Garmin GNS-530W WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm - G-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator Garmin GPSMap 496 Portable GPS - XM Weather capable Garmin GTX-330ES Mode S Transponder - ADS-B ‘Out” Compliant Bendix/King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm - KI-209A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator PS Engineering PMA-8000M-B Audio Panel - Crew Intercom - Marker Beacons - Phone/Music Jack JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor - Fuel Flow - EGT/CHT BFG WX-950 Stormscope Alcor EGT Gauge Davtron M800 Chronometer Dual Avionics Master Switches

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection valid through October 2026 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026