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1978 PIPER TURBO LANCE II
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Piper TURBO LANCE II listings ($213,125), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,134 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (50% of comps) +5.4%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 204 FAA-registered +2.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper TURBO LANCE II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,615 hrs |
| Engine time | 349 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Reduced Price!! Likely the nicest Lance Turbo II on the market! Exceptional quality throughout, exceptional avionics and very low time since overhauls. Always hangared, always premier maintenance. All the speed mods, unique factory air conditioning and cabin ventilation, full leather club-seating. Take advantage of value that is certain to only continue to increase.
Modifications
Equipped with a comprehensive suite of Knots 2U speed-enhancement fairings and seals to maximize cruise efficiency and aerodynamic performance: Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings Knots 2U Stabilator Gap Seals Knots 2U Flap Gap Seals Knots 2U Gear Lobe Fairings LoPresti Hubba Caps
Avionics
• Garmin GTN 750 Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator • Flight Instruments: Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator / HSI with GPS Nav • Interface/Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot (Fully Integrated) • Transponder: Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out • Secondary NAV/COM: Garmin SL30 • Engine Management: Digital Electronic Engine Monitor • Cabin Amenities: CH93 MAX Digital Clock Dual USB-A & USB-C Power Ports Dual Push-to-Talk Electric Trim Digital OAT Vertical Card Compass
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper TURBO LANCE II lands versus other Piper TURBO LANCE II listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
99th pct5,615 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
50th pct349 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 6 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TURBO LANCE II |
| Serial Number | 32R-7887015 |
| Registration # | N31920 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSAW |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,615 |
|---|---|
| Range | 500 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,600 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,416 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,185 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 94 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-S1AD |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-5304-61A |
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 349 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2019 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1651 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-E3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 349 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN SL30 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GTN 750 Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator • Flight Instruments: Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator / HSI with GPS Nav • Interface/Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot (Fully Integrated) • Transponder: Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out • Secondary NAV/COM: Garmin SL30 • Engine Management: Digital Electronic Engine Monitor • Cabin Amenities: CH93 MAX Digital Clock Dual USB-A & USB-C Power Ports Dual Push-to-Talk Electric Trim Digital OAT Vertical Card Compass |
Additional Equipment
| A/C | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Equipped with a comprehensive suite of Knots 2U speed-enhancement fairings and seals to maximize cruise efficiency and aerodynamic performance: Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings Knots 2U Stabilator Gap Seals Knots 2U Flap Gap Seals Knots 2U Gear Lobe Fairings LoPresti Hubba Caps |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1996 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Will be delivered with an October, 2026 annual inspection. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 32RT 300T Turbo Lance II
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 32RT 300T Turbo Lance II (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 648 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 175 kts · 201 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1410.0 / 1050.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N31920
1978 PIPER TURBO LANCE II
- Then asking
- $249k
- Airframe
- 5,582 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
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