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

This 1978 Piper Lance II, registered as N30005 and with serial number 32R-7885079, is a well-equipped IFR platform currently based in Louisburg, North Carolina. With 6,928 total hours on the airframe, the aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine that has just 826 hours since a factory overhaul, against a 2,000-hour TBO. It swings a three-blade Hartzell propeller with 1,379 hours. The airframe wears a fresh annual inspection valid through October 2025, with 91.411 and 91.413 certifications good through November 2026.

The panel is centered around a Garmin GNS 530W WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm, paired with a Garmin GPSMap 496 portable...

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

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger, 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 2025. 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm

PFD

G-106A - GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator

Audio

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

Comms

Bendix King KX 155 - Digital Nav/Comm

Traffic

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

Weather

BFG WX 950 - BFG Stormscope

EMS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI Engine Monitor Fuel Flow EGT/CHT

AP

Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot Altitude Hold Electric Trim

Additional Equipment

Portable GPS

Garmin GPSMap 496 - Portable GPS XM Weather

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

EGT Gauge

Alcor - EGT Gauge

Avionics Master Switch

Dual Avionics Master Switches

Battery

Concorde RG 35 - Sealed Battery

Ventilation Fan

2-Speed Blower Fan

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

$179,000

Aircraft Location

Louisburg, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 10, 2026: $179,000(-$5,000) - controller

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

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

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First Seen: Jul 3, 2025

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Asking Price

$179,000