Piper Lance Aircraft in Kansas
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.
1 used Piper Lance aircraft for sale in Kansas · 6-seat · $79,500–$249,000 · market reference $260,000 · updated yesterday
Piper Lance Specifications
Model specThe Piper Lance is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 142–163 kt (263–302 km/h), a range of 800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km), and a useful load of 1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg).
Piper Lance for Sale
Piper Lance asking prices range from $79,500 to $249,000, with a median of $167,000 (market reference $260,000).
Piper Lance Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Six | 1965–2005 | 7 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | $74K – $495K | Buy a Cherokee Six if you want maximum useful load and simple fixed-gear ownership; the 300 hp version gives noticeably better climb and load. Step up to the Lance or Saratoga SP if you want retractable-gear cruise speed instead. | 49 |
| Saratoga | 1980–2009 | 6 | 163 kts (302 km/h) | 950 nm (1,759 km) | 1,360 lbs (617 kg) | $187 – $745K | Choose a fixed-gear Cherokee Six for simplicity and a wide cargo door; a Lance or Saratoga SP for retractable speed; and a Saratoga II HP (300 hp) or II TC (turbo) for the newest, best-equipped six-seaters. See the live range and median above. | 193 |
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How much does a Piper Lance cost? Used Lance prices: $79K – $249K, average $167K (median $167K); market reference $260K, across 17 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Piper Lance Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $328,071 (1997 models) · highest around $605,000 (2003). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Piper Lance
Buying a Piper Lance comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Lance
What is the difference between a Piper Lance and a Saratoga?
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How fast is a Piper Lance and is the turbo worth it?
Piper Lance Inventory by Country
| United States | 18 |
| France | 1 |
| Scfa | 1 |
Piper Lance Inventory by State
| Florida | 16 |
| Kentucky | 12 |
| California | 11 |
| Texas | 11 |
| Michigan | 10 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
| Kansas | 5 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Arizona | 4 |
| Missouri | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
Piper Lance by Price
| Under $100k | 8 |
| Under $200k | 72 |
| Under $300k | 106 |
| Under $500k | 155 |
Piper Lance by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Recently Sold Piper Lance
| 1976 Lance | $145,350 |
| 2017 Lance | $275,000 |
| 1978 Lance | $350,000 |
| 1979 Lance | $204,900 |
| 1979 Lance | $159,000 |
| Lance | $213,659 |
Piper Lance Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Lance. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database