1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Well-maintained 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II. Great useful load, long range, and 170+ knot cruise. Annual completed 7/2025, IFR check good until 8/2027. Good interior and paint. All logs from new.
Engine
Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD 300hp 1800 hour TBO 665 hours since major overhaul Last compressions July 2025 72/71/71/74/71/72 Exhaust V-band clamps replaced in July 2025 Propeller 764 hours since overhaul
Interior
Exterior painted 2000 in very good condition with excellent gloss, recently ceramic coated Interior is original in good condition, shows almost no wear on upholstery
Inspection
Annual completed 7/2025, IFR check good until
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Morgan Moore
trade-a-plane.com
|
$134,950
|
St Paul, MN | Mar 20, 2026 | 121 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1978 Piper Lance (N3000A) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 7,977 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 below the market average at $134,950.
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 N3000A.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N3000A against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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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