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1978 Piper Turbo Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Saint Paul, MN, USA

This 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II, registered as N3000A, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 7,977 hours. Its 300hp Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine has 665 hours since major overhaul, with a last compression check in July 2025 showing strong readings, and the propeller has 768 hours since overhaul. The aircraft benefits from a fresh annual inspection completed in July 2025 and an IFR certification valid until August 2027, with all logs available from new.

The aircraft is equipped for IFR operations with a panel featuring dual King KX 170B nav/com units, a King KMA 20 audio panel, a King KT 76 transponder, a uAvionix...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-32R Lance/saratoga
Model
Turbo Lance II
Tail #
N3000A
Serial #
32R-7887287

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,281 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,977 hrs
Engine 1 Time
665 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
764 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
All logs from new
Inspection Status
Annual completed July 2025, IFR check good until 8/2027

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

Comms

TKM MX 170B - TKM MX Nav/Com, KX Nav/Com

ADSB

uAvionix TailbeaconX

PFD

uAvionix AV-30C

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Exhaust V-band clamps replaced in July 2025

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2000
Interior Notes
Interior is original in good condition, shows almost no wear on upholstery
Exterior Notes
Exterior painted 2000 in very good condition with excellent gloss, recently ceramic coated

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-S1AD
Engine Power
300 HP

Asking Price

$134,950

Aircraft Location

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 4, 2025: $134,950(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 28, 2025: $139,950(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Sep 8, 2025: $149,950 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 8, 2025

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$134,950