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

This 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II, registration N3000A, presents with 7,977 hours total time on the airframe and features a Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine with 665 hours since major overhaul and a propeller with 768 hours since overhaul. The aircraft has a useful load of 1,281 lbs and is described as having a 170-knot cruise speed. An annual inspection was completed in July 2025, with an IFR check valid until August 2027, and recent maintenance included replacing exhaust V-band clamps and recording strong cylinder compressions.

Avionics include a King KMA 20 audio panel, two King KX 170B nav/com units, a TKM MX 170B nav/com, a King KT 76...

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

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & 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 August 2027

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

Comms

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

Transponder

King KT 76 - KT Transponder

ADS-B Out

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 Model
TIO-540-S1AD
Engine Power
300 HP

Asking Price

$149,950

Aircraft Location

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Listing Details

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For Sale

Price History

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

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First Seen: Sep 8, 2025

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