N54SS - 1978 PIPER LANCE II
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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