1978 Piper Lance for sale

1978 Piper Lance

Single Engine Piston

PROJECT
$91,479
Location France
Seats 6
Reg # F-GJFH France
Cruise 142 kts (263 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Stunning PA-32 without engine. Totally refurbished in 2021. New paint, new windows Last flight August 2021. This Turbo Lance needs an engine and propeller.

Interior

Club seating passenger 4+2 seats. Good condition. Blue colour

Exterior

New paint in 2021.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Aero-Negoce
planecheck.com
$91,479 *
€ 80,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Lance

This 1978 Piper Lance (F-GJFH) is a 6-seat single engine piston . 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 $91,479.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Lance — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
142 kts (263 km/h)
Max Speed
157 kts (291 km/h)
Range
875 nm (1,620 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Lance

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

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

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (F-GJFH) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

France

FR

Seller reported

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 F-GJFH against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: planecheck.com

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