1978 Piper Lance

Detailed Description

1978 Piper Lance - Well-Equipped IFR Platform with Air, WAAS, Autopilot, and Speed Mods

Offered for sale is this 1978 Piper Lance, a solid and well-equipped aircraft with a strong cross-country feature set. This airplane includes a mid-time engine, factory air conditioning, speed mods, and a practical avionics package that makes it a capable traveling machine.

The panel features a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin 330 transponder, Collins 251/351 NAV/COMs, Century III B autopilot, JPI EDM 900 engine monitor, uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B, and a Horizon Instruments P-1000 digital tach. Additional upgrades include Strikefinder, Rosen sun visors, and speed enhancements that add to comfort and utility.

The last annual was completed in December 2025, making this aircraft current and ready for its next owner. Inspection status is up to date.

This aircraft does have damage history, with a gear-up landing in 1991.

A great opportunity to own a roomy, useful Piper Lance with desirable equipment, modern IFR capability, and comfort-enhancing upgrades.

Highlights

• 1978 Piper Lance
• Mid-time engine
• Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin 330 transponder
• Collins 251/351 NAV/COM
• Century III B autopilot
• JPI EDM 900 engine monitoring
• uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B
• Factory air conditioning
• Strikefinder
• Speed mods
• Rosen sun visors
• Horizon Instruments P-1000 digital tach
• Last annual completed December 2025
• Damage history: gear-up landing in 1991