1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington, KY, USA
This 1978 Piper Lance II, registered as N39478, presents a compelling combination of recent maintenance and performance-enhancing upgrades. The airframe has a total time of 4,230 hours, and it is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine with just 220 hours since its factory remanufacture, well ahead of its 1,800-hour TBO. The aircraft is equipped with a brand-new, three-blade Hartzell Scimitar propeller with only 10 hours of use. A significant feature is the suite of Lopresti aerodynamic upgrades, including the "Howl Cowl," Speed Spats, and Speed Splitters, designed to improve efficiency. The aircraft also benefits from factory-installed air...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational, Passenger
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 6
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,230 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 220 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 10 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Consecutive Logs
- Inspection Status
- April 2025 Annual Inspection Complete
Avionics
GPS
Avidyne IFD440 - Touchscreen NAV/COM/GPS, NAV/COM/GPS
Comms
Bendix-King KT76C - Transponder, DME, ADF
Autopilot
Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot with NAV 1/NAV 2 Coupling
Audio
Garmin GMA340 - Audio Panel
PFD
Bendix-King KI525A - HSI (Glide slope inop)
MFD
Garmin MX20 - MFD (Inop.)
EMS/EIS
JPI EDM700 - JPI Engine Monitoring, Temperature Gauge, EGT Gauge, Digital Fuel
Additional Equipment
Air Conditioning
Factory-installed Air Conditioning
Engine Upgrades
GAMI Injectors
Aerodynamic Upgrades
Lopresti Howl Cowl - Flap Gap Seals
Electrical System
Standby Air Driven Alternator, Auxiliary Power Receptacle
Trim Systems
Electric Pitch Trim, Rudder Trim
Lighting
Strobe Lights, Landing Light, Navigation/Wingtip Strobe Lights, Instrument Lighting
Cabin Features
Bose Headset Jacks - Powered Copilot Air Conditioning, Cabin Ventilation Fan, Super Cabin Soundproofing, Adjustable Pilot's Seat, Assist Step
Instruments
AstroTech LC-2 - Clock/Chronograph, True Airspeed Indicator, Engine Hour Meter
Safety Equipment
Heated Pitot Tube, Alternate Static Source
Aerodynamic Modifications
Lopresti Howl Cowl - Flap Gap Seals
Instrumentation
AstroTech LC-2 - Clock/Chronograph, True Airspeed Indicator, Engine Hour Meter, Heated Pitot Tube, Alternate Static Source
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 5/10
- Interior Notes
- Club Seating
- Exterior Notes
- Matterhorn White with Plum and Gold Striping
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-540-K1G5
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell Scimitar 3-Blade
Asking Price
$179,900
Aircraft Location
Lexington, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 19, 2025: $179,900 - trade-a-plane
Aug 19, 2025: $179,900 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$179,900
Aircraft Location
Lexington, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 19, 2025: $179,900 - trade-a-plane
Aug 19, 2025: $179,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$179,900