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1978 Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Smithfield, NC, USA

This 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II, registration N30005 (serial number 32R-7885079), is offered at $172,000 and located in Smithfield, North Carolina. The airframe shows 6,928 hours total time with a useful load of 1,393 pounds and 94 gallons of usable fuel capacity. The aircraft is hangared and all logbooks are available, with a valid annual inspection through October 2026 and 91.411 and 91.413 certifications valid through November 2026.

Power comes from a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine (serial number L-19724-48E) with 826 hours since factory overhaul, paired with a three-blade Hartzell prop, model HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R, showing 1,379 hours...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
PA-32RT-300 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 (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All Logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection status valid through October 2026; 91.411 & 91.413 Certs Valid through November 2026; Hangared

Avionics

AP

Altimatic IIIC - IIIC Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Electric Trim

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm; Portable GPS with XM Weather

Comms

Bendix/King KX 155 - Digital Nav/Comm; GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator; VOR/LOC/GS Indicator; Marker Beacons

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000M-B - PS Audio Panel with Crew Intercom and Phone/Music Jack

ADSB

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

EMS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI Engine Monitor with Fuel Flow and EGT/CHT; EGT

Weather

BFG WX 950 Stormscope - BFG

Additional Equipment

Blower Fan

2-Speed Blower Fan

Gap Seals

Knots2U Gap Seals - Aileron, Fuselage and Stabilator STC

Flap Hinge Fairings

Knots2U Flap Hinge Fairings - STC

Gear Lobe Fairings

Knots2U Gear Lobe Fairings - STC

Wing Root Fairings

Knots2U Wing Root Fairings - STC

Wing Tips

Knots2U Wing Tips - Piper with Lights

Battery

Concorde RG-35 - Sealed Battery

Seat Modification

AOPA 6-Seat Max Design Change - AOPA STC

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Excellent Condition; 6-Place Leather Seating; Cabin Club Seating; Airtex Soundproofing and Carpets
Exterior Notes
Excellent Condition; Overall Matterhorn White with 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

$172,000

Aircraft Location

Smithfield, NC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 30, 2026: $172,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Sep 30, 2026

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Asking Price

$172,000