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1978 Piper Turbo Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • MI, USA

This 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II, registered N31920 with serial number 32R-7887015, is a 5,615-hour airframe that the seller describes as likely the nicest Turbo Lance II on the market, citing exceptional quality throughout, exceptional avionics, and very low time since overhauls. The aircraft has complete logs, has always been hangared, and has been maintained to a high standard under what the seller calls premier maintenance. It is IFR-equipped, based at KSAW, and has no damage history per the seller. The airframe records a 3,600 lb maximum takeoff weight, 2,416 lb basic empty weight, and 1,185 lb useful load, with 94-gallon fuel capacity...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Lance / Saratoga
Model
Turbo Lance II
Tail #
N31920
Serial #
32R-7887015

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,185 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,615 hrs
Engine 1 Time
349 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
349 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Will be delivered with an October, 2026 annual inspection.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750Xi - GTN Touchscreen

Comms

Garmin SL30 - Secondary NAV/COM

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Digital Autopilot (Fully Integrated)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Electronic Attitude Indicator HSI with GPS Nav Interface

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual Electronic Attitude Indicator HSI with GPS Nav Interface

EMS

Digital Electronic Engine Monitor

Weather

Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out provides weather

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out provides active traffic

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory Air Conditioning and Cabin Ventilation

Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings

Knots 2U Stabilator Gap Seals

Knots 2U Flap Gap Seals

Knots 2U Gear Lobe Fairings

LoPresti Hubba Caps

GAMI Fuel Injectors

CH93 MAX Digital Clock

Dual USB-A & USB-C Power Ports

Dual Push-to-Talk

Electric Trim

Digital OAT

Vertical Card Compass

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1996
Interior Notes
6-passenger club seating with center refreshment center. 9/10 - gray leather.
Exterior Notes
8/10 - Classic white base with blue, gray, and red accent stripes...excellent gloss and shine.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-S1AD
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF 3-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$158,000

Aircraft Location

MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 25, 2026: $158,000 - controller

Jan 21, 2026: Call for Price - controller

Jan 19, 2026: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jan 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$158,000