Piper Lance Aircraft in United States

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9 used Piper Lance aircraft for sale in United States · $79K – $550K · updated 5 hours ago

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About the Piper Lance

The Piper Lance (PA-32R) is the retractable-gear six-seater in the PA-32 family — a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540 single that trades the Cherokee Six's fixed gear for extra cruise speed while keeping the same roomy, club-seating cabin. Early Lances carry a conventional tail; the Lance II adopted the distinctive T-tail, and a turbocharged Turbo Lance II added high-altitude performance for serious cross-country and family hauling.

Piper Lance helicopter for sale

Piper Lance Specifications

Model spec

Piper has not yet published final specifications for the Lance. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

9 Piper Lance For Sale

There are currently 9 used Piper Lance for sale, ranging from $79,500 to $550,000, with a median asking price of $147,500.

$79,500
For Sale
Total Time 13,006
Reg# N148RF US
Location Anchorage, AK
Listed 2mo ago
$130,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,338
Reg# N36693 US
Location Kirksville, MO
Listed 14d ago
$134,000
For Sale
Total Time 8,190
Reg# N4135Q US
Location Jasper, GA
Listed 14d ago
$135,000
For Sale
Total Time 3,759
Reg# N2231J US
Location Traverse City, MI
Listed 2mo ago
$160,000
For Sale
Total Time 3,346
Reg# N318PK US
Location Carlsbad, CA
Via Valiair
Listed 5d ago
$184,000
For Sale
Total Time 6,928
Reg# N30005 US
Location Louisburg, NC
5 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$195,000
For Sale
Reg# N31397 US
Location New Century, KS
4 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$550,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,265
Location Springfield, OH
Listed 1mo ago
Contact for Price
For Sale
Total Time 5,582
Reg# N31920 US
Location Jacksonville Beach, FL
4 sources
Listed 2mo ago

Compare Piper Lance

See how the Piper Lance stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper Lance Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Lance cost? Used Lance prices: $79K – $550K, average $195K (median $147K), across 8 priced of 9 active listings.

Piper Lance Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Great Deal
25%
1
Good Deal
25%
1
Overpriced
50%
2

Based on 4 priced 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.

$605K $490K $375K
$396K
$384K
$375K
$428K
$605K
$398K
$417K
$451K
$580K
’98
’01
’03
’05
’07

Lowest around $374,993 (2001 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

When buying a Piper Lance, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.

What to check before buying

  • Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
  • Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
  • Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
  • Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
  • Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Lance

What is the difference between a Piper Lance and a Saratoga?
Both are retractable PA-32 six-seaters with the 300 hp Lycoming IO-540. The Lance came first and uses the older Hershey-bar/straight wing (the Lance II added a T-tail); the Saratoga SP that replaced it has a tapered, semi-tapered wing for better low-speed handling and a more modern cabin and panel.
Why does the Piper Lance II have a T-tail?
Piper moved the Lance II to a T-tail in the late 1970s, in line with several Piper designs of that era. It is a recognizable feature but adds nothing to performance, and some pilots prefer the earlier conventional-tail Lance for its more familiar low-speed pitch feel.
How fast is a Piper Lance and is the turbo worth it?
A normally aspirated Lance cruises around 150-160 knots. The Turbo Lance II holds power to higher altitudes for faster true airspeeds and better performance at high-density-altitude airports, at the cost of added turbocharger maintenance — worth it mainly if you regularly fly high or out of hot, high fields.

Piper Lance Inventory by Country

United States111
Australia9
United Kingdom8
Canada8
South Africa3
Germany2

Piper Lance by Price

Under $100k8
Under $200k61
Under $300k90
Under $500k129

Piper Lance by Decade

1970s8
2000s1

Recently Sold Piper Lance

1998 Saratoga$489,000
1967 Cherokee Six$116,592
1978 Cherokee Six$146,487
1976 Lance$145,350
1981 Saratoga$179,373
1978 Cherokee Six$131,540

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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

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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