Piper Lance Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
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 Texas · 6-seat · $79,500–$249,000 · market reference $260,000 · updated 19 hours ago
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:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Lance
What is the difference between a Piper Lance and a Saratoga?
Why does the Piper Lance II have a T-tail?
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
| 1980s | 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