1978 Piper Turbo Lance IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Piper Turbo Lance II (N9452C) presents as a well-maintained six-seat turbonormalized aircraft with a useful load of 1,157 lbs, capable of operating under both IFR and VFR flight rules. The Lycoming TIO-540S1AD engine was factory rebuilt in September 1997 and features a Turbo Plus intercooler, with 1,270 hours since rebuild. Notably, the engine underwent a prop strike inspection by Signature Engines in October 2020 following a nose gear collapse incident, and has since accumulated approximately 170 hours. The aircraft is paired with a three-blade Hartzell propeller installed new in October 2020 with matching time.

The panel is equipped with modern avionics including a GNS-430W WAAS GPS, Apollo SL40 comm radio, GMA340 audio panel, and GTX-320A transponder with ADS-B Out via Tail Beacon. Additional features include a Century 3 autopilot and Insight G1 color engine monitor. Recent maintenance includes an annual completed in September 2024 with over $12,000 invested, along with an overhauled gear power pack in August 2024. The tan leather interior and functional air conditioning system complement this capable cross-country platform. The seller notes the aircraft remains in active service, so times are subject to change.