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

This 1978 Piper Lance II, registration N31920 (serial 32R-7887015), is a turbocharged single-engine piston aircraft located in Marquette, Michigan, offered at $238,000. The airframe shows 5,615 hours total time and the listing states it will deliver with a fresh October 2026 Annual. The seller describes flawless, continuous logbooks from day one, always hangared and always premier maintenance. The listing carries an NDH notation, indicating the seller's claim of no damage history. Total useful load is listed at 1,184 lb with seating for six.

The engine is a Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD turbocharged powerplant with a 2,000-hour TBO, showing 317...

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, Passenger, 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
Flawless, continuous logbooks from day one
Inspection Status
Will be delivered with an October, 2026 annual inspection.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 Xi - GTN Touchscreen

PFD

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

MFD

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

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

Comms

Garmin SL30 - Secondary NAV/COM

EMS

Digital Electronic Engine Monitor

Traffic

Active Traffic

Weather

Terrain Warning System

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory air conditioning and cabin ventilation

Cabin Ventilation Fan

2-Speed Ventilation Fan System

Digital OAT

Vertical Card Compass

Electric Trim

Dual Push-to-Talk

USB Power Ports

Dual USB-A & USB-C Power Ports

Digital Clock

CH93 MAX - MAX Digital Clock

GAMI Fuel Injectors

GAMI Fuel Injectors for optimal fuel flow and efficiency

Ram Air Turbine

Ram Air Turbine (RAT) system for emergency backup electrical power

Rosen Sunvisor System

External Power Receptacle

Knots 2U Wing Root Fairings

Knots 2U - Wing Root Fairings

Knots 2U Stabilator Gap Seals

Knots 2U - Stabilator Gap Seals

Knots 2U Flap Gap Seals

Knots 2U - Flap Gap Seals

Knots 2U Gear Lobe Fairings

Knots 2U - Gear Lobe Fairings

LoPresti Hubba Caps

LoPresti - Hubba Caps

Push-to-Talk

Dual Push-to-Talk

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1996
Interior Notes
Gray Leather Interior fully refurbished December 2025; 6-Passenger Club Seating with a center Refreshment Center
Exterior Notes
Classic White base with Blue, Gray, and Red Accent Stripes (painted 1996; 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

Asking Price

$238,000

Aircraft Location

MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 7, 2026: $238,000 - controller

Nov 7, 2026: $238,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 31, 2026: $239,000 - trade-a-plane

+6 more price changes

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First Seen: Jan 19, 2026

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