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1978 Piper Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • KS, USA

This 1978 Piper Lance II, registered as N31397 and serial number 32R-7885093, presents a well-maintained example based at New Century, Kansas (KIXD). The airframe has logged a total time of 3,584.46 hours, and the aircraft boasts a useful load of 1,397 pounds. A significant recent upgrade includes the installation of new windows in June 2024, which enhances both aesthetics and visibility.

Under the cowling, the Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine has accumulated just 10 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a TBO of 2,000 hours, indicating a fresh powerplant. The Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF propeller is nearly new with only 13 hours since new, having...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Lance II
Tail #
N31397
Serial #
32R-7885093

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Useful Load
1,397 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,584.46 hrs
Engine 1 Time
10 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
13 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Apollo 360 - VFR GPS/Nav

Comms

Narco MK12D - TSO Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

DME

Narco DME 890

GPS/Nav

Garmin GNS 530

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2023
Exterior Notes
White with Black/Gold Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540-K1G5D
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF

Asking Price

$195,000

Aircraft Location

KS, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 10, 2025: $195,000 - controller

Jun 24, 2025: Call for Price - controller

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First Seen: Jun 2, 2025

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$195,000