1979 PIPER TURBO LANCE II
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable PIPER TURBO LANCE II listings ($174,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +622 hr vs comps -1.2%
- 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 | 4,662 hrs |
| Engine time | 1218 SMOH |
| Avionics / Other | Aspen EFD1000 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description N2153N is a 1979 Piper PA32RT-300T Turbo Lance II with 4662 total airframe time, 1218 hours since major overhaul, 325 hours since a turbo overhaul and 171 since propeller overhaul. Avidyne and Aspen avionics and altitude-hold capable autopilot. 1240 pounds useful load, 94 gallons usable fuel. The Turbo Lance II offers 6 seats, a large useful load, and 160kt-plus cruise capability, and modern IFR capable avionics all for less than the price of a similarly equipped training aircraft. Amazing value in today's general aviation market: 6 seats, high useful load, good speed, and IFR capable. 4662 hours Total Time 1240lb useful load 94 gallon fuel tanks October 2025 Annual July 2026 IFR Certification All logs since new
Modifications
1218 hours since major overhauk TIO-540-S1AD 300hp 171 hours since propeller overhaul
Avionics
Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM Aspen EFD1000 E5 PFD PSEngineer PMA8000G audio panel with 6 place intercom Avidyne AXP322 Transponder (ADS-B Out) Altimatic III Autopilot in excellent working orde with altitude hold and GPSS JPI EDM 700 engine monitor with fuel flow
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER TURBO LANCE II lands versus other PIPER TURBO LANCE II listings on fyiAero.
Price
20th pct$145k · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
80th pct4,662 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,218 hours since major overhaul · 60th 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.