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1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Vancouver, WA, USA

This 1978 Piper Lance II presents as a well-equipped, IFR-certified six-seater with recent panel upgrades and strong operational history. The airframe shows 6,330 total hours with a 300hp Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine showing 293 hours since its 2021 major overhaul, complemented by a Hartzell propeller with 809 hours since overhaul. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive glass panel upgrade in October 2022 featuring a Dynon HDX Skyview PFD with integrated engine monitoring, Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM with WAAS/LPV capability, and TruTrak autopilot - all supported by new shielded wiring and pitot-static lines.

Operational records show...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance
Model
Lance II

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,500 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,330 hrs
Engine 1 Time
293 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
809 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Logs missing before 1995. All logs intact for the last 30 years.
Inspection Status
Last Annual December 2024

Avionics

PFD

Dynon HDX Skyview - HDX PFD integrated engine monitor, COM 2, HSI, and Transponder with Traffic

GPS

Avidyne IFD540 - w/ coupled TruTrak Auto Pilot and COM 1

Autopilot

TruTrak - Auto Pilot

Audio

Avidyne AMX240 - Audio Audio Panel

EMS/EIS

Dynon HDX Skyview - HDX PFD integrated engine monitor

ADS-B Out

Dynon HDX Skyview - HDX PFD integrated engine monitor, COM 2, HSI, and Transponder with Traffic

Traffic

Dynon HDX Skyview - HDX PFD integrated engine monitor, COM 2, HSI, and Transponder with Traffic

Additional Equipment

Backup EFIS

Dynon D30 - EFIS with independent AHARS for backup

Backup Batteries

Dynon back up batteries

COM Wiring

All New Shielded COM wires with 6 place plugs

Pitot Static Lines

New Pitot Static Lines installed with avionics upgrade in October 2022

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
7/10 - Club Seating - Stain on one seat otherwise the seats are in good shape with limited wear.
Exterior Notes
7/10 Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540-K1G5D
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 2-blade

Asking Price

$293,000

Aircraft Location

Vancouver, WA, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Jul 24, 2025: $293,000 - controller

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