N54SS - 1978 PIPER LANCE II


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1978
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    LANCE II
    Serial Number
    32R-7885254
    Registration #
    N54SS
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Description
    Hangared since new. No damage history. Current owner reluctantly selling to make way for new Matrix purchase. Maintained last 3 years by Dave "spare no expense" Matheson, of Air Mods and Repair, in in Robbinsville, NJ. 1,350 lbs useful load. New Magnum Overhaul, Dream Custom Panel

    Airframe

    Total Time
    3430.0

    Engine

    Engine Time
    10
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine Notes
    10 SMOH, overhaul by Magnum engines Estimated 325hp - power difference immediately noticeable 165-170kt cruise, 10-12kts above book Optional Magnum flow match intake/exhaust cylinder heads Factory new cylinders, camshaft Engine warranty till March, 2009 high speed lightweight starter Overhauled magnetos, alternator New oil hoses, engine baffling, engine mounts, CHT probe New 110v engine sump heater

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Prop 450 since new McCaley 3-blade

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    Knots-2-U speed mods - All available

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Gorgeous custom all metal panel by O&N Aircraft, post lights, no Piper plastic ($6k) UPS GX60 Approach-Certified GPS/Comm ($7k) UPS MX20 MFD with IFR enroute charting, terrain database, terrain avoidance ($10k) Mid-Continent CDI switching panel for GPS/VOR ($500) Apollo 820 Flybuddy secondary VFR GPS ($3k) WX900 Stormscope ($5k) Secondary electric attitude indicator, recently overhauled ($3k) King KT-76A transponder, recently overhauled LC-2 electronic clock/timer Intercom system wired for 6 passengers, PTT on both yokes Piper/Century Altimatic III autopilot, electronics recently overhauled

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Leather covered control yokes Piper super soundproofing rear cargo door HD brakes Piper auto-extend landing gear system maintained and functional (most others have been disabled) Heated pitot Fan powered ventilation system

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    1978
    Exterior Notes
    Paint in very nice condition - always hangared White with green/orange/gold stripes Still has the small N-numbers (thank you) Lead edges refinished about 15 years ago. Most people are surprised to find it was not recently redone

    Interior

    Year Interior
    1978
    Number of Seats
    6
    Interior Notes
    Original interior is nearly new condition I doubt there are 50 hours with anyone sitting in the rear seats Carpets were replaced about 15 years ago, still as new condition Rear club seating with large center console

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Extensive fresh annual completed 5/1/2009 Notable recent maintenance: 3,416 hrs: new both main tires and tubes 3,416 hrs: new brake linings and discs with new both sides 3,416 hrs: new right main gear actuator hydraulic line 3,357 hrs: new Gill battery 3,324 hrs: new left inboard aileron hinge 3,324 hrs: new left gear actuator "up" hydraulic line 3,324 hrs: new left main gear outboard drag link bearing 3,297 hrs: new nose gear trunion ($3k) 3,297 hrs: new nose gear retract cylinder (new design Gar-Kenyon cylinder) 3,245 hrs: new vacuum pump 3,192 hrs: new landing gear pump pressure switch ($1,200) 3,087 hrs: new windshields (both), thicker style 3,087 hrs: new brake hoses 3,087 hrs: new outboard aileron rod ends 3,087 hrs: new nose gear hydraulic hoses 3,087 hrs: overhauled vacuum directional gyro 3,087 hrs: new hardware for alternate air


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