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1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Ellington, MO, USA

This 1978 Piper Lance II, registered N999M, is a well-equipped IFR platform currently located in Ellington, Missouri. With a total time of 5,189 hours on the airframe, the aircraft features a mid-time Lycoming IO-540 engine with 1,146 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, and the propeller has 1,200 hours since overhaul. The last annual inspection was completed in December 2025, and the aircraft is described as current and ready for operation. Its history includes a gear-up landing in 1991.

The avionics package is configured for solid cross-country capability, including a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, a Garmin 330...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Lance II
Tail #
N999M

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,189 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,146 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,200 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed December 2025. Aircraft is current and ready for operation.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Collins 251 - NAV/COMs

AP

Century III B - III B Autopilot

ADSB

uAvionix tailBeacon - ADS-B

EMS

JPI EDM 900 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory air conditioning

Transponder

Garmin GTX 330 - Transponder

Sun Visors

Rosen sun visors

Digital Tachometer

Horizon P-1000 - Digital Tach

Speed Modification

Strikefinder - speed mods installed

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Factory air conditioning. Comfort-focused cabin with upgraded features.
Exterior Notes
Rosen sun visors

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540

Asking Price

$185,000

Aircraft Location

Ellington, MO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $185,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 25, 2026

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Asking Price

$185,000