1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1978 PIPER LANCE II For Sale in Louisburg, North Carolina This handsome T-tail Lance features a low-time factory-overhauled IO-540, a three-blade prop, a solid IFR panel with GNS 530W WAAS, speed mods, and the comfort of club seating. With nearly 1,400 lbs of useful load and sharp cosmetics inside and out, it’s an ideal platform for family or business travel.
Engine
N30005 AcSerialNumber: 32R-7885079 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II TTAF: 6928 TT Eng1: 826 SFOH TT Prop1: 1379 SPOH This handsome T-tail Lance features a low-time factory-overhauled IO-540, a three-blade prop, a solid IFR panel with GNS 530W WAAS, speed mods, and the comfort of club seating. With nearly 1,400 lbs of useful load and sharp cosmetics inside and out, it s an ideal platform for family or business travel. Avionics: Altimatic IIIC Autopilot Altitude Hold Electric Trim Garmin GNS-530W WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm G-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator Garmin GPSMap 496 Portable GPS XM Weather capable Garmin GTX-330ES Mode S Transponder ADS-B Out Compliant Bendix/King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm KI-209A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator PS Engineering PMA-8000M-B Audio Panel Crew Intercom Marker Beacons Phone/Music Jack JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor Fuel Flow EGT/CHT BFG WX-950 Stormscope Alcor EGT Gauge Davtron M800 Chronometer Dual Avionics Master Switches Other Equipment: 2-Speed Blower Fan Knots2U Aileron, Flap, Fuselage and Stabilator Gap Seals STC Knots2U Flap Hinge Fairings STC Knots2U Gear Lobe Fairings STC Knots2U Wing Root Fairings STC Knots2U Piper Wing Tips with Landing/Recognition Lights Concorde Sealed RG-35 Battery AOPA 6-Seat Max Design Change STC Interior: Excellent Condition 6-Place Leather Seating Cabin Club Seating Airtex Soundproofing and Carpets Exterior: Excellent Condition Overall Matterhorn White Dark Red and GOld Stripes and Accents Other Description: Useful Load: 1,393 lbs Fuel Capacity: 94 Gal Useable Annual Inspection valid through October 2025 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026 Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D s/n L-19724-48E Propeller: 3 Blade Hartzell Prop Model: HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R s/n: DY55018
Propeller
Propeller: 3 Blade Hartzell Prop Model: HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R s/n: DY55018
Interior
Interior Excellent Condition 6-Place Leather Seating Cabin Club Seating Airtex Soundproofing and Carpets Exterior Excellent Condition Overall Matterhorn White Dark Red and GOld Stripes and Accents
Exterior
Excellent Condition Overall Matterhorn White Dark Red and GOld Stripes and Accents Other Description: Useful Load: 1,393 lbs Fuel Capacity: 94 Gal Useable Annual Inspection valid through October 2025 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026
Inspection
Annual Inspection valid through October 2026 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
|
$179,000
$184,000
|
Louisburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
aircraftdealer.com
|
$179,000
$184,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$184,000
|
Clayton, NC | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
controller.com
|
$179,000
|
Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$187,879 *
GBP £139,059
|
Louisburg, NC | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$189,673
|
Louisburg, NC | Apr 07, 2026 | 101 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
Estimate Monthly Payment
Piper Lance loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N30005) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 6,928 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 $179,000.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Lance — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimatePIPER Lance
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Lance. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
HEIN TANNER T
Registration Address
CLAYTON, NC
Certificate Issued
2021-11-04
Airworthiness
1978-04-05
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N30005.
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.
Similar Aircraft for Sale
