1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAutopilot: Piper Altimatic IIIB (Century Flight Systems) with Altitude Hold and GPSS
Garmin GNS 430 (non-WAAS) with NSD 360 HSI Garmin GPSmap 496 portable on Air Gizmo dock Collins Nav/Com Collins ADF Collins DME Garmin GTX 327 JPI EDM 700 Garmin GMA 340 with 6-place intercom AmeriKing AK-451 (406 MHz) ELT Music input to audio panelDescription
Clean, well-kept Piper Turbo Lance II (PA-32RT-300T) with top overhaul ~530 hours ago. AIRFRAME: Total Time: 3,346 hrs Useful Load: 1,238 lbs 6-Seat (club configuration) IFR re-cert: March 2026 ENGINE: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD - 300 hp turbocharged TSMOH: 1,723 hrs TBO: 1,800 hrs (77 hours remaining) Last major overhaul: 02/19/2010 by Straight Aero Aircraft Engines Top Overhaul: Aug 2020 (530 hours ago) - cam lobe, top end (6 new Lycoming nickel cylinders), new overhauled turbo, accessories - by America's Aircraft Engines, Oklahoma Last compressions: 11/26/2025 - 72/80, 76/80, 74/80, 74/80, 74/80, 72/80 PROP: Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F8477-4 - 3-blade constant speed Last overhaul: Feb 2010 by Santa Monica Propeller Service (FAA ARS ZY2R362L) TSO: 1,723 hrs AVIONICS: - ADS-B: uAvionix SkyBeacon, Out only - Autopilot: Piper Altimatic IIIB (Century Flight Systems) with Altitude Hold and GPSS - Garmin GNS 430 (non-WAAS) with NSD 360 HSI - Garmin GPSmap 496 portable on Air Gizmo dock - Collins Nav/Com -Collins ADF - Collins DME - Garmin GTX 327 - JPI EDM 700 - Garmin GMA 340 with 6-place intercom - AmeriKing AK-451 (406 MHz) ELT - Music input to audio panel INTERIOR / EXTERIOR: Paint 6/10 (2014) Interior 6/10 (2014) Club seating Factory Air Conditioning PERFORMANCE: Cruise: ~190 kts at altitude Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Range: ~900 nm (94-gal usable fuel) Fuel burn at cruise: ~17 GPH MODIFICATIONS / STCs: - Piper SB 1161D L R wing rib assy flange replacement (terminating action; recurrent inspection no longer required) - Door Steward Door Gas Spring STC
Engine
ENGINE: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD - 300 hp turbocharged TSMOH: 1,723 hrs TBO: 1,800 hrs (77 hours remaining) Last major overhaul: 02/19/2010 by Straight Aero Aircraft Engines Top Overhaul: Aug 2020 (530 hours ago) - cam lobe, top end (6 new Lycoming nickel cylinders), new overhauled turbo, accessories - by America's Aircraft Engines, Oklahoma Last compressions: 11/26/2025 - 72/80, 76/80, 74/80, 74/80, 74/80, 72/80 PROP: Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F8477-4 - 3-blade constant speed Last overhaul: Feb 2010 by Santa Monica Propeller Service (FAA ARS ZY2R362L) TSO: 1,723 hrs
Propeller
Total Time: 3,346 hrs Useful Load: 1,238 lbs 6-Seat (club configuration) IFR re-cert: March 2026
Interior
Paint 6/10 Interior 6/10 Club seating Factory Air Conditioning
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Valiair
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$145,000
$160,000
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Carlsbad, CA | May 28, 2026 | 50 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N318PK) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,346 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 $145,000.
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 N318PK.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,500–$195,000.
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