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1977 Piper Cherokee LanceSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • GA, USA

This 1977 Piper Cherokee Lance, registered as N4135Q, is a well-maintained long-range cruiser with a total time of 8,190 hours on the airframe. The Lycoming IO-540K engine has 2,010 hours since major overhaul, with compressions consistently in the high 70s and a clean-running operation that starts in just 2-3 revolutions. The propeller has 30 hours since a full service in 2025 by Sensenich Propeller, which included resealing, pitch adjustment, static and dynamic rebalancing. The aircraft is aggressively priced at $134,000 and is IFR-capable, seating up to six people with a useful load of 1,300 pounds.

Recent major maintenance in 2025...

Year
1977
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Cherokee Lance
Tail #
N4135Q
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,300 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,190 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,010 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
30 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

GPS

Avidyne IFD-540 - ADS-B in/out. Color weather overlay on screen. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity Remote controllable from iPad Bluetooth mini keyboard control Configurable to show traffic on screen 3D synthetic terrain display. Greatly reduces pilot workload with predictive radio frequencies and waypoints along the route

Comms

KX-155

AP

Century IIIc - Flies (ILS or GPS). Very smooth.

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

EMS

JP Instruments EDM-730 - JP (digital color). Fuel flow integrated Upgradable to 830 with addition of sensors (MP, RPM).

ADSB

Avidyne IFD-540 - ADS/B in/out. Fully integrated into controlled by touch screen.

ADS-B In

Avidyne IFD-540 - ADS/B in/out. Fully integrated into controlled by touch screen.

Transponder

Avidyne IFD-540 - Fully integrated into controlled by touch screen.

PFD

AV-30C - primary attitude (glass).

MFD

AV-20 - backup attitude and angle alerter. Altitude alerter lights 100 ft. Vacuum AI for autopilot rebuilt in Air Gizmo docking for iPad

Additional Equipment

Engine Monitor

JP Instruments EDM-730 - JP (digital color). Fuel flow integrated Upgradable to 830 with addition of sensors (MP, RPM).

Exhaust System

Exhaust stack rebuilt 2025.

Starter

New starter 2019 (stronger crank, and less weight, more reliable).

Speed Modifications

Wingtips, flap gap seals, wing root fairing, gear lobe fairing, slim dorsal fin. Hubba Hubba caps. Mods added about 7-8 knots.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1994
Paint Year
1994
Interior Notes
Good condition. Very comfortable on long trips > 4 hours. Seats padding and webbing fully redone 2019. Seat Covers can be easily swapped for your color palette or personal taste.
Exterior Notes
Paint is in good condition. Has good shine. Lower cowling and wing tips repainted in 2019. Gets compliments on the ramp.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540K
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R

Asking Price

$134,000

Aircraft Location

GA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $134,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 20, 2026

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Asking Price

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