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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 six-seat retractable-gear aircraft with 6,928 hours total time on the airframe. It features a factory-overhauled Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine with 826 hours since overhaul and a three-blade Hartzell propeller with 1,379 hours. A fresh annual inspection is valid through October 2026, and its 91.411 and 91.413 certifications are valid through November 2026.

The aircraft is equipped with a solid IFR panel centered on a Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm, complemented by a Bendix/King KX-155, a GTX-330ES Mode S transponder for ADS-B Out compliance, and an...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance
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
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual Inspection status, now 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

Autopilot

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

ADS-B Out

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

EMS/EIS

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

Additional Equipment

Battery

Concorde RG-35 - Sealed Battery

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

Interior 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, Knots2U Piper Wing Tips with Landing/Recognition Lights

Seating Modification

AOPA 6-Seat Max Design Change STC

Avionics Master Switches

Dual Avionics Master Switches

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 HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R

Asking Price

$193,000

Aircraft Location

Louisburg, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

Sep 24, 2025: $209,000(-$10,500) - controller

Jul 3, 2025: $219,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 3, 2025

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