1976 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Well maintained Piper Lance with a newly overhauled engine and fresh thorough annual inspection by a third party. Recent IFR inspection completed. Used as a personal aircraft registered under a flight school for insurance purposes with an occasional Complex/High Performance checkout flight. Low time Scimitar Prop with a newly overhauled Prop Governor. Heading Hold is operational with Garmin 650 and Garmin 430 as navigators. Paint, Interior and Glass is in very good condition. Aircraft is currently flying and is available immediately. Priced below Winsock value of $262000.
Engine
Lycoming IO540 K1A5D 300 HP 10 SMOH Scimitar Prop 635 SMOH
Propeller
6041 Total Time Nose gear collapse in 2020 with all repairs logged
Interior
Very good paint, interior Club Seating STC available Upgraded LED Lights and Strobes Wing Landing Lights
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jim Samuelson
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,000
|
Mesa, AZ | Jun 12, 2026 | 10 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1976 Piper Lance (N924SM) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 6,041 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 Lance aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,500 to $550,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,000.
The Lance cruises at 142 kts (263 km/h) with a range of 875 nm (1,620 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Lance — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N924SM.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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