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1978 Piper Lance
Single Engine Piston
$360,000
Location
Louisville, KY
Total Time
2,342 hrs
Engine SMOH
85 hrs
Seats
6
Serial #
32R-78870311
Reg #
N5543S
Cruise
142 kts (263 km/h)
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Piper
- Model
- Lance
- Total Time
- 2,342 hr
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Seller
- Pactex Aviation
- Source
- trade-a-plane.com
Detailed Description PacTex Aviation and Addison Brush are excited to present this exceptional 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II N5543S. This aircraft is a true turnkey performer; offering turbocharged power, impressive cruise speeds between 165 and 175 KTAS, and a generous 1,350 pound useful load. This is a perfect platform for cross country missions or comfortable family travel. With only 85 hours since a major engine overhaul in 2024 and a new Hartzell propeller installed, this Lance II is dialed in and ready for immediate flying.
Piper Lance — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
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Market price band
Piper Lance typical:
$79,500 – $249,000
median $166,900
across 17 active listings
This listing at $360,000 is 116% above median.
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About the Piper Lance
The Piper Lance (PA-32R) is the retractable-gear PA-32 — a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540 six-seat single produced 1976-1979, with a T-tail on the Lance II. It cruises in the high 150s of knots and trades the Cherokee Six's fixed-gear simplicity for ~15 kt more speed. The Saratoga SP succeeded it with a conventional tail and refined systems.