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1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA

This 1978 Piper Lance II, registered as N30005, presents a well-equipped and maintained aircraft with a total airframe time of 6,928 hours. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine with 826 hours since a factory overhaul, paired with a three-blade Hartzell propeller showing 1,379 hours. The aircraft's condition is supported by a valid annual inspection through October 2025 and its 91.411 & 91.413 certifications are valid through November 2026.

The aircraft is a capable IFR platform featuring a Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS, a GTX-330ES Mode S transponder for ADS-B Out compliance, a Bendix/King KX-155 nav/com, and an Altimatic IIIC...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-32R Lance/saratoga
Model
Lance II
Tail #
N30005
Serial #
32R-7885079

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,393 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,928 hrs
Engine 1 Time
826 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,379 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection valid through October 2026 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm G-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator, Portable GPS XM Weather

Comms

Bendix/King KX 155 - Digital Nav/Comm KI-209A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator

AP

Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot Altitude Hold Electric Trim

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000M-B - PS Audio Panel Crew Intercom Marker Beacons Phone/Music Jack

Weather

BFG WX-950 - BFG Stormscope

ADSB

Garmin GTX 330ES - Mode S Transponder ADS-B ‘Out” Compliant

EMS

JPI EDM-730 - JPI Engine Monitor Fuel Flow EGT/CHT, Alcor EGT Gauge

Additional Equipment

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

Battery

Concorde RG-35 - Sealed Battery

Soundproofing

Airtex Soundproofing and Carpet

Speed Modifications

Knots2U Aileron, Flap, Fuselage and Stabilator Gap Seals STC, Knots2U Flap Hinge Fairings STC, Knots2U Gear Lobe Fairings STC, Knots2U Wing Root Fairings STC, Piper Wing Tips with Landing/Recognition Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Excellent Condition 6-Place Leather Seating Cabin Club Seating Airtex Soundproofing and Carpet
Exterior Notes
Excellent Condition Overall Matterhorn White Dark Red and Gold Stripes and Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540-K1G5D
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade

Asking Price

$184,000

Aircraft Location

Louisburg, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 6, 2026: $184,000(-$7,000) - controller

Jan 21, 2026: $191,000(-$2,000) - controller

Dec 4, 2025: $193,000(-$16,000) - controller

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First Seen: Jul 3, 2025

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Asking Price

$184,000