1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D s/n L-19724-48E
Propeller
Propeller: 3 Blade Hartzell Prop Model: HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R s/n: DY55018
Interior
Excellent Condition 6-Place Leather Seating Cabin Club Seating Airtex Soundproofing and Carpet
Exterior
Excellent Condition Overall Matterhorn White Dark Red and GOld Stripes and Accents
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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | — | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
controller.com
|
$184,000
|
Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$187,239 *
GBP £139,059
|
Louisburg, NC | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$189,673
|
Louisburg, North Carolina, Australia | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N30005) is a single engine piston with 6,928 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 Lance aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,500 to $550,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $184,000.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
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
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