1977 Piper Lance

Overview
Reliable, load carrying, high-performance Midwest based 1977 Piper Lance PA-32R-300 with upgraded Garmin IFR and nice cosmetics. 7723.8 TT, 997.6 SMOH (by Poplar Grove in 2016), 525 since 3 blade prop overhaul. The Lycoming IO-540 is a non-turbo engine with a solid 2,000 TBO. The 1977 Lances, with the normal tail (not a "T" Tail) provide much better soft & short field performance since the stabilator remains effective in the prop blast. The avionics have been updated with a Garmin 530W showing weather & traffic, ADS-B In/Out Transponder and 2 Garmin G5s for Attitude Indicator and Horizontal Situation Indicator, Century III Auto-Pilot with altitude hold and navigation coupled to the 530W, and an EDM 830 graphic Engine Analyzer with Fuel Flow. The useful load is over 1400 lbs and the leather club seating allows quick changes for carrying up to 6 people or bulky cargo. The plane was repainted in 2001 and then it was refreshed in 2019, along with new Windshields (exterior rated 7). The interior is rated 6, front seats have a weathered leather appeatance but no rips or tears and the carpet is older. The PA+32R-300s' 65% performance cruise is shown as 172 mph @ 8.000' & 16 gph. Economy cruise is shown as 163 mph @ 6.000' & 13.8 gph (GAMI injectors). Fuel capacity is 94 gallons in 2, easily manageable (right & left) selections. The Annual inspection was completed in April 2025. The current 4 partners have decided that their flying missions have changed and it's time to put the Lance up for sale. This plane is hangered @ KSUS.
Price:
$189,000 USD
Inquiries: Contact Seller
Registration: N7857F
S/N: 32R-7780084
Home Airport: KSUS (Airnav)
Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
United States
Days Active: 1 day ago
Airframe
Complete Logbooks
Total Time: 7,724 Hours
Avionics
Garmin 530W GPS/NAV, COM
G5 Attitude Indicator (EFIS)
G5 HSI (Integrated with 530W & A/P)
Garmin SL 30 NAV/COM
Garmin 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
2 Axis Auto-Pilot
6 person Intercom
JPI EDM-830 Engine Monitor
KMA-20 Audio Panel
WX-900 Lightning Strike Finder
Additional Equipment
GAMI Injectors
Walker Air/Oil Separator
Zero Enhancement Panel Lighting
Precise Flight Back Up Vacuum Sys
Rosen Visors
Engine Sump Heater
Battery Minder
Engines & Props
Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D, 300 HP
s/n RL-15930-48A
ETT: 6744
SMOH: 998 (Feb 2016 O/H by Poplar Grove)
TBO: 2000

McCauley 3 Blade Prop: B3D36C433-C
s/n: 010508
Time since New: 3319
Time since Prop O/H: 525
Engine Hours: 998 SMOH
Interior & Exterior
Leather Seats, club seating with Refreshment Center
Rated a 6
Exterior painted in overall White with 2-tone blue stripes in Nov 2001.
Paint was refreshed in July 2019
Rated a 7
Year Painted: 2019
Other Info
Inspection Status:
April 2025 Annual
Aircraft Documents
AC Log 1: N7857F-AIRCRAFT-LOG-1.pdf
AC Log 2: N7857F-AIRCRAFT-LOG-2.pdf
AC Log 3: N7857F-AIRCRAFT-LOG-3.pdf
AC Log 4: N7857F-AIRCRAFT-LOG-4.pdf
AC Log 4A: N7857F-AIRCRAFT-LOG-4A.pdf
AD Compliance: N7857F-AW-Dir-Compliance.pdf
Avionics Log: N7857F-AVIONICS-LOG.pdf
Eng Log 1: N7857F-ENGINE-LOG-1.pdf
Eng Log 2: N7857F-ENGINE-LOG-2.pdf
Eng Log 3: N7857F-ENGINE-LOG-3.pdf
Eng Log 3A: N7857F-ENGINE-LOG-3A.pdf
Logbook Summary: N7857F-Logs-and-Records-Summary.pdf
Prop Log 2: N7857F-PROP-LOG-2.pdf
Prop Log 3: N7857F-PROP-LOG-3.pdf
Prop Log 4: N7857F-PROP-LOG-4.pdf
Prop Log 4A: N7857F-PROP-LOG-4A.pdf
Spec Sheet: N7857F-Spec-Sheet.pdf