Piper Lance
P32RThe Piper Lance is a single-engine piston produced between 1976 and 1979. It has a range of 700 nm, a cruise speed of 158 kt (293 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Temporal identity
The Piper Lance is the PA-32R-300, the retractable-gear version of the Cherokee Six line, built from the 1976 to the 1978 model year with a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540. In 1978 came the T-tail Lance II (PA-32RT-300) and the Turbo Lance II (PA-32RT-300T) with a turbocharged TIO-540-S1AD, both through 1979. Maximum takeoff weight is 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) and, in 1980, the line gave way to the Saratoga SP (PA-32R-301).
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D, 300 hp (Turbo Lance II: TIO-540-S1AD)
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
Detailed specs pending
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 8.5 m
- Wingspan
- 11.02 m
- Height
- 2.59 m
Weights & fuel
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 1,633 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 356 L
- Fuel capacity
- 637 lb
Cabin
History
Lineage
Curiosities and highlights
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Piper Lance?
The maximum range is 700 nm (700 NM · 1,296 km).
How fast is the Piper Lance?
Cruise speed is 158 kt, equivalent to 293 km/h.
How many passengers does the Piper Lance seat?
The Piper Lance has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.