1977 Piper LanceSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1977 Piper Lance PA-32R-300 (N7857F) presents as a well-equipped six-seat hauler with 7,724 total airframe hours and a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D showing 998 hours since major overhaul by Poplar Grove in 2016. The aircraft features a McCauley three-blade propeller with 525 hours since overhaul, GAMI injectors for optimized fuel flow, and a useful load of 1,402 lbs. Recent avionics upgrades include a Garmin 530W with ADS-B In/Out, dual G5 electronic flight instruments integrated with a Century III autopilot, and an EDM-830 engine monitor.

The airframe received a complete exterior repaint in 2001 with a refresh in 2019 (rated 7/10), along with new windshields, while the tan leather interior (rated 6/10) shows some weathering but remains intact. Performance figures indicate a 65% cruise of 172 mph at 8,000 feet burning 16 gph. The aircraft is IFR-capable with a backup vacuum system, features a hangared storage history at KSUS, and had its annual inspection completed in April 2025. The seller notes the normal-tail configuration enhances short-field performance compared to T-tail models.