1977 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGreatly reduces pilot workload with predictive radio frequencies and waypoints along the route Transponder: Fully integrated into IFD-540
controlled by touch screen. Autopilot: Century IIIc. Flies coupled approaches (ILS or GPS). Very smooth. Nav/Com 2: KX-155. Audio panel: Garmin GMA-340 Engine Monitor: JP Instruments EDM-730 (digital color).
Fuel flow integrated Upgradable to 830 with addition of sensors (MPRPM). Panel: AV-30C primary attitude (glass). AV-20 backup attitude and angle alerter Altitude alerter lights +/- 100 ft. Vacuum AI for autopilot rebuilt in 2022 Air Gizmo docking for iPad
Description
Great long range cruiser! Speed mods and very well maintained. Great for cross-country flights of 700+ miles. Cruises 155 - 160 KTAS and up to 14,000'. Recent major maintenance in 2025 including landing gear rebuild, fuel tanks, brakes, wiring, hoses, tires, magnetos, batteries and more. Very strong and clean running engine. Compressions all in the high 70's. Propeller pitched, balanced, dressed and resealed in 2025. Upgraded avionics with redundant safety and pilot workload reduction in mind. ADS/B in/out. Aggressively priced. Bring your best offer.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming IO-540K, fuel injected. 300 HP Compressions all in the high 70's. (76,76,78,78,78,76 / 80 as of last annual). Very strong and clean running engine. Starts with just 2-3 revolutions. Magnetos rebuilt 2025. Exhaust stack rebuilt 2025 New starter 2019 (stronger crank, and less weight, more reliable) Some cylinders replaced about 500 hours ago. Note: Multiple mechanics have advised that this engine doesn't need a major overhaul any time soon. IO-540K often lasts to 2600 - 3000 hours if they are well maintained. Prop: 3-blade Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R Full service 2025 by Sensenich Propeller, Gainesville, GA. Resealed Adjusted pitch angles and dressed blades Static rebalance Dynamic rebalance Mag flux tested TSO: ~40. TSMO: ~600
Propeller
Extensive overhaul August 2025 by a top maintenance shop Fuel tanks removed, resealed, new floats installed. Brake calipers rebuilt Brake master cylinder rebuilt All rigging adjusted Hoses replaced Landing gear struts rebuilt Steering arm / shimmy damper Pitot heat element New tires 2025 New battery 2025 New ELT battery 2025 Engine mounts replaced 2021.
Interior
Paint is in good condition. Has good shine. Lower cowling and wing tips repainted in 2019. Gets compliments on the ramp. Interior is in good condition. Very comfortable on long trips 4 hours. Seats padding and webbing fully redone 2019. Seat Covers can be easily swapped for your color palette or personal taste.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rick Geneva
trade-a-plane.com
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$134,000
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Jasper, GA | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Lance
This 1977 Piper Lance (N4135Q) is a single engine piston with 8,190 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 Lance aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,500 to $550,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $134,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4135Q.
Location & Ownership
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Safety Record
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