1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Check out this low time heavy hauler! This Piper Lance Turbo II has the earlier "Hershey Bar" wings, enabling it to haul a bit more than later models without it. Also take note of the low TT! With the Lycoming TIO-540 (300 hp) swinging a 3 blade constant speed prop, this Lance is ready to work for you! Contact Falcon Aircraft Brokerage for more info.
Engine
Lycoming TIO-540-SER, 300 hp, turbo, good compression Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF, 3 blade constant speed propeller
Propeller
Low time original airframe, good condition, well maintained. Last annual Dec 2025
Interior
Interior very good condition, new upholstery in 25, cream/white leather, grey carpet flooring Exterior could use paint (sale price adjusted to compensate) - owner includes a paint design already purchased ($1400 value) see pics
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bruce Derstine
trade-a-plane.com
|
$120,000
$130,000
|
Kirksville, MO | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N36693) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,338 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 Lance aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,500 to $249,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $120,000.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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 N36693.
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.
We'll check N36693 against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,500–$195,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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