1979 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Immaculate 1979 Piper Lance with low hours (3379 total hours). Great cylinder compression on last annual October 2025 - Eddy current inspection with no corrosion found. Recently completed all new factory exhaust. Seats 6 and a great family hauler. One owner for the past 27 years. Always hangered. All specs are in photos. 1979 Piper Lance 2 N2231J 3761 TT 1994 SMOH 6 SPOH Always Stored in Hanger N o Damage History 9 out of 10 Inside and out Original Upgraded Luxury Club Seating Velour Interior in Excellent Condition Superior Maintenance History No Corrosion Altimatic3C 3 Axis Autopilot Northstar M3 GPS enroute Dual GlideSlopes Slaved HSI Dual King 155s WX900 Stormscope Stand-by Vacuum 6 Piece Intercom ADSB In Out Refreshment Console Writing Desk Heavy Duty Brakes Strobes Overhead Vent Fan 1 Owner for the last 27 years
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Craig Wares
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,000
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Traverse City, MI | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1979 Piper Lance (N2231J) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,759 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 $135,000.
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 N2231J.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $136,500–$196,250.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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