1978 Piper Lance – IFR Equipped with Air, WAAS, Autopilot & Speed Mods
Well-equipped 1978 Piper Lance built for reliable cross-country flying. This aircraft features a mid-time engine, factory air conditioning, and speed mods, making it a practical and comfortable traveling platform.
Avionics include a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin 330 transponder, dual Collins NAV/COMs, and a Century III B autopilot for solid IFR capability. Equipped with a JPI EDM 900 engine monitor, uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B, and Horizon P-1000 digital tach.
Spacious cabin enhanced with Rosen sun visors. Last annual completed December 2025—inspection status is current and ready to go.
Damage history includes a gear-up landing in 1991.
A well-rounded Lance offering strong IFR capability, comfort, and value.
Airframe
Total Time
5,189
Airframe Notes
Mid-time engine
Strikefinder speed mods installed
Rosen sun visors
Mid-time engine
Strikefinder speed mods
Factory air conditioning
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING IO-540
Engine 1 Time
1,146 SMOH
Engine TBO
2000
Props
Prop Time
1200
Avionics
WAAS
Yes
Engine Monitor
Yes
Avionics/Radios
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
Horizon Instruments P-1000 Digital Tach
Additional Equipment
A/C
Yes
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Rosen sun visors
Interior
Interior Notes
Factory air conditioning
Comfort-focused cabin with upgraded features
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed December 2025
Aircraft is current and ready for operation
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