1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRComms equipment: Garmin 430/Was Collins Com Garmin 340 Auido panel Engine management: Navigation equipment: GARMIN 430/WAS
Collins NAV Garmin Apollo GX55 6 Cylinder Insight Engine Monitor TIT CYL and Head Tempature Additional equipment: Turb Plus Cowaling Wheel Loabls Gap Seals Century III autopilotDescription
1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II For Sale in Utah, United States, 4000 hours, $200000 | Aircraftforsale.com
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fred Burnet
aircraftforsale.com
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$200,000
|
Monticello | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N30082) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,000 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 $200,000.
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 N30082.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Monticello
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N30082 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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