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1978 PIPER TURBO LANCE II
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable PIPER TURBO LANCE II listings ($174,900), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,110 hr vs comps +2.2%
- Engine time +321 hr vs comps -1.0%
- 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 TURBO LANCE II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,930 hrs |
| Engine time | 1539 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description A clean, well-loved Turbo Lance that's been hangared and meticulously maintained since I bought her in April 2022. Open-wallet ownership - no deferred maintenance, no excuses. Flown regularly, just out of annual with no known squawks. If you've been waiting for a Lance that's actually been cared for, this is the one. Complete Log Books Available with No Damage History. Why this Lance? Turbo Lances are hard to find in this condition - six-seat capability, real useful load, turbo performance for getting over weather and terrain, and the room to actually load up the family or four adults with bags. With a fresh annual, current IFR cert, and a long list of recent work, you can fly her home and put her to work instead of pouring money into catch-up maintenance. Complete logs available for review. Serious inquiries only - happy to answer questions or arrange a pre-buy inspection. Based at KAND - Anderson, SC Recent Maintenance • New brake pads (2026) • New fuel pump (2024) • Magneto replaced (2023) • Voltage regulator replaced (2023) • All hydraulic lines replaced (2023) • Vacuum pump replaced (2022) • Starter replaced (2021) • Oil cooler hoses replaced • Oil changes every 25-30 hours with AeroShell 15W-50 • TTAF: 2,930.4 • Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD • SMOH: 1,538.6 • Prop SMOH: 738.1 • Useful load: 1,247 lbs • Fuel capacity: 98 gallons • Just completed annual
Modifications
Engines / Mods / Prop
Avionics
• Garmin GNS 430W • Stratus transponder, ADS-B Out compliant • IFR certification current
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER TURBO LANCE II lands versus other PIPER TURBO LANCE II listings on fyiAero.
Price
40th pct$170k · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
20th pct2,930 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,539 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
