1979 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
AIRFRAME SERIAL NUMBER: 32R-7985103 TOTAL TIME: 3507.00 TIME SINCE LAST C OF A: 7.00 HOURS DATE OF LAST C OF A: 23 MAY 2019 ENGINE TYPE: LYCOMING I.O. 540K1A5D SERIAL NUMBER: L-19130-48A TOTAL TIME: 2507.00 SINCE OVERHAUL: 63.00 HRS DATE OF OVERHAUL: 5 JUNE 2012 PROPELLER TYPE: HARTZELL PHC C3YF-1RF SINCE NEW: 81.50 HOURS DATE OF MANUFACTURE: JUNE 2012 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL: 7.00 HRS DATE OF OVERHAUL: MAY 2019 AVIONICS 1 X GARMIN GNS 430 NAV COM 1 X GARMIN SL 30 COM 1 X COLLINS 650A ADF 1 X GARMIN GTX 327 TXP 1 X ARTEX 406 ELT 1 X GARMIN 340 AUDIO PANEL 1 X KCS 55 COMPASS SYSTEM 1 X CENTURY III AUTO PILOT General Condition – GOOD EXTERIOR ALL WHITE WITH GRAY BLUE LINES 5/10 INTERIOR GREY LEATHER 6/10 NEW CARPET 2019
Engine
TYPE: LYCOMING I.O. 540K1A5D SERIAL NUMBER: L-19130-48A TOTAL TIME: 2507.00 SINCE OVERHAUL: 63.00 HRS DATE OF OVERHAUL: 5 JUNE 2012 PROPELLER TYPE: HARTZELL PHC C3YF-1RF SINCE NEW: 81.50 HOURS DATE OF MANUFACTURE: JUNE 2012 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL: 7.00 HRS DATE OF OVERHAUL: MAY 2019 AVIONICS 1 X GARMIN GNS 430 NAV COM 1 X GARMIN SL 30 COM 1 X COLLINS 650A ADF 1 X GARMIN GTX 327 TXP 1 X ARTEX 406 ELT 1 X GARMIN 340 AUDIO PANEL 1 X KCS 55 COMPASS SYSTEM 1 X CENTURY III AUTO PILOT General Condition – GOOD EXTERIOR ALL WHITE WITH GRAY & BLUE LINES 5/10 INTERIOR GREY LEATHER 6/10 NEW CARPET 2019
Propeller
HARTZELL PHC
Interior
GREY LEATHER 6/10 NEW CARPET 2019
Exterior
ALL WHITE WITH GRAY & BLUE LINES 5/10 INTERIOR GREY LEATHER 6/10 NEW CARPET 2019
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steven Smith
avpay.aero
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$137,000
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— | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Lance
This 1979 Piper Lance is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,500 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 $137,000.
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
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Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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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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