1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHStandard IFR 6 pack ADS-B In Out with Garmin GDL 88 Datalink Transponder: King KT76A NAV/COMM 1: Garmin GNS 530WAAS NAV/COMM 2: King KX 155 GPS: Garmin GNS 530 WAAS Intercom: 6 Place PS Engineering 6000M Engine Monitor: Electronics International MVP-50 Yoke Mounted Garmin 796 Basic Autopilot 406 ELT
Description
Western owned and operated 1978 Piper Lance with 6-place interior featuring rear executive club seating. Equipped with Garmin GNS 530 WAAS, Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out, and EI MVP-50 Engine Monitor. This aircraft has been well cared for and consistently maintained, with scanned logbooks available for digital review. Damage history from incidents in 1993 and 1996; properly repaired, with no incidents since. Aircraft is currently hangar kept in Sterling, Colorado.
Engine
Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D - 2000 TBO 300 HP Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) 1618 Compressions: 70, 73, 73, 70, 70, 70/80 Prop: Hartzell 3 bladed prop with (SPOH) 1197
Interior
Configuration/PAX: 6 seats Red and gray cloth interior with rear executive club seating, forward armrest ice chest, and aft baggage area accessible from rear cabin or via the external baggage door.
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 |
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Altivation Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$166,900
$174,900
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Sterling, CO | Mar 20, 2026 | 121 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N39459) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,976 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 above the market average at $166,900.
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 N39459.
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 N39459 against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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