1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA
This 1978 Piper Lance II, registration N30005, presents as a well-equipped and attractively maintained IFR platform, currently based in Louisburg, North Carolina. The airframe has logged 6,928 total hours and is supported by complete logs. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine with just 826 hours since a factory overhaul (2000-hour TBO), the aircraft is paired with a three-blade Hartzell propeller showing 1,379 hours. One of the most compelling features is its useful load of 1,393 lbs, complemented by 94 gallons of useable fuel and an AOPA 6-Seat Max Design Change STC, making it a strong candidate for family or business travel.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger
- 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 G-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
AP
Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot Altitude Hold Electric Trim
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155 - Digital Nav/Comm VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
Audio
PS Engineering PMA 8000M B - PS Audio Panel Crew Intercom Marker Beacons Phone/Music Jack
ADSB
Garmin GTX 330ES - Mode S Transponder ADS-B 'Out' Compliant
EMS
JPI EDM 730 - JPI Engine Monitor Fuel Flow EGT/CHT
Weather
Garmin GPSMap 496 - Portable GPS XM Weather
Additional Equipment
Stormscope
BFG WX 950 - BFG Stormscope
EGT Gauge
Alcor - EGT Gauge
Chronometer
Davtron M800 - Chronometer
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 HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R
Asking Price
$172,000
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 16, 2026: $172,000(-$7,000) - controller
May 10, 2026: $179,000(-$5,000) - controller
Feb 6, 2026: $184,000(-$7,000) - controller
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Asking Price
$172,000
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 16, 2026: $172,000(-$7,000) - controller
May 10, 2026: $179,000(-$5,000) - controller
Feb 6, 2026: $184,000(-$7,000) - controller
+5 more price changes
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$172,000