1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
A clean, well-loved Turbo Lance that's been hangared and meticulously maintained since I bought her in April 2022. Open-wallet ownership - no deferred maintenance, no excuses. Flown regularly, just out of annual with no known squawks. If you've been waiting for a Lance that's actually been cared for, this is the one. Why this Lance? Turbo Lances are hard to find in this condition - six-seat capability, real useful load, turbo performance for getting over weather and terrain, and the room to actually load up the family or four adults with bags. With a fresh annual, current IFR cert, and a long list of recent work, you can fly her home and put her to work instead of pouring money into catch-up maintenance. Complete logs available for review. Serious inquiries only - happy to answer questions or arrange a pre-buy inspection. Based at KAND - Anderson, SC
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TTAF: 2,930.4 • Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD • SMOH: 1,538.6 • Prop SMOH: 738.1 • Useful load: 1,247 lbs • Fuel capacity: 98 gallons • Just completed annual
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rob Wallace
trade-a-plane.com
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$209,000
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Anderson, SC | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N772SD) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,930 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 $209,000.
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 N772SD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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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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