1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics and Panel: Fantastic IFR platform! WAAS equipped with Garmin GNS430 WAAS GPS
Garmin GNS530 GPS Garmin Transponder Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Garmin G5 attitude indicator Garmin G5 HSI indicator Aspen Evolution MFD500 Aspen Evolution PFD1000 Aspen Evolution MFD1000 Electronics International MVP-50 Digital Engine monitor Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC 3100 auto pilot Standby attitude indicator ADS-B in and ADS-B outDescription
1978 Piper Turbo Lance II - PA32RT-300T This is a great opportunity to purchase the ultimate SUV of the skies and it is ready to fly you on family trips or business missions. This Piper Turbo Lance II with its 6 seating configuration, exceptional useful load, and one of the largest and most comfortable cabins in its class is an amazing airplane. With this Turbo Lance II you can fly comfortably up to the flight levels to get over weather and easily over mountainous terrain. Also on those high density altitude days this Turbo Lance II provides an increase in safety and performance on climb out. This Turbo Lance has lived most of its life in the western US and is a clean airframe.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD (300HP) TSOH: 799.4 (2002) 303.5 Hours (2020) on engine since complete top end with new cylinders 15 Hours (2025) on engine since complete bottom end overhaul due to a gear up landing In 2025 the engine was completely disassembled and reassembled using Lycoming parts and the Lycoming overhaul and maintenance manuals by reputable A P's and I/A's.
Propeller
Clean airframe and all AD's are current. The paint is a 6.5/10. In 2025 there was minor work to the airframe due to a gear up landing. The damage was on the cabin/nose belly area. The nose gear doors had to be replaced/repaired and some of the belly fairings and stringers had to be replaced.
Interior
Comfortable 6 seat club configuration. Carpet and seats are grey and in good condition 6.5/10. Glass is in excellent condition and is a 8.5/10
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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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$204,595
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Hurricane, UT | Jun 08, 2026 | 39 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N36202) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,953 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 $204,595.
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 N36202.
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 N36202 against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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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