N8720F - 1976 PIPER LANCE
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1976
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
LANCE
Serial Number
32R-7780113
Registration #
N8720F
Condition
Used
Based at
KLRO
Description
If you are looking for a low time, well equipped, Cherokee Lance with a strong engine and a great panel, this airplane is ready to fly! Professionally maintained this is the aircraft for you. Panel includes Garmin upgrades with a Century Altimatic IIIC three axis autopilot, which will fly the glideslope. Always hangered for the last eleven (11) years. Owner is moving up to a later model PA-32R.
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Airframe
Total Time
3589.4
Airframe Notes
Aircraft Empty Weight (Lbs.): 2,170.76
Aircraft Useful Load (Lbs.): 1,429.24
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-K1G5D
Engine Serial Number
L-15629-48A
Engine Time
2002.56
Engine Time Since
SOH
Engine TBO
2000
Engine Notes
Cylinder #1 74/80
Cylinder #2 73/80
Cylinder #3 74/80
Cylinder #4 75/80
Cylinder #5 77/80
Cylinder #6 76/80
Props
Prop Time
2002.56
Prop Notes
Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R
SN DY3831A
Propeller Blade Serial Numbers: J00237, J00244, H94231 (Aluminum)
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
SE1779NM Installed Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System SVS III 11/02/07
SA01933LA Replaced GNS-530/GA56 w/GNS-530W/GA35 WAAS Antenna 06/29/07
SA00864WI Upgraded Garmin GNS-430 to GNS-430W w/IFR Capability 02/04/15
SA00864WI Upgraded Garmin GNS-530 to GNS-530W w/IFR Capability 02/04/15
SA2586NM Installed JPI Model EDM-730 01/29/15
SA00072SE Installed Rosen Sun Visors Model RPF-300-2 12/01/19
SA693CE Installed Brackett Induction Air Filter System 07/23/92
SA1791GL Installed 3 Bladed Hartzell Propeller & Spinner 11/29/93
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Garmin GNS-530W (IFR) GPS/VOR/ILS/COM
Garmin GNS-430W (IFR) GPS/VOR/ILS/COM
Garmin Software Update Version 5.0
Garmin GA-35 GPS/WAAS Antenna
Dual Garmin GI-106A CDIs
Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel
Century Altimatic IIIC 3 Axis Autopilot System
Autopilot Has Altitude Hold
Garmin GTX-330ES ADS-B Out Transponder
L-3 (Goodrich) WX-900 Series II Stormscope
Windshield Mounted OAT Gauge
Avionics Master Switch w/Backup
ACK ELT E-04 406MHz ELT w/Remote Switch
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
JPI EDM-730 Engine Management System
Astrotech LC-2 Digital Clock
Rosen Model RPF-300-2 Cockpit Sun Visors
Oil Pressure Hobbs Meter (Inoperative)
Brackett Induction Air Filter System
Tempest AA48103-2 Spin EZ Oil Filter
LED Landing Light
Piper Electric Pirch Trim
Ameri-King AK-550-6 DC Power Supply
Hartzell Three Bladed Propeller (Installed 1993)
Precise Flight SVS III Stand-by Vacuum System
Concorde RG-35AXC Platinum Series Battery
Precision Aviation PAI-700 Vertical Compass
Whelan Flashing Beacon Strobe System
Exterior
Exterior Notes
(Original 1976/1977)
The exterior has one base color, which appears to be Sherwin-Willimas Juneau White. There are two Cub Yellow accent stripes and two Cayenne Orange accent stripes. The registration markings are also Cayenne Orange. The Cub Yellow accent stripes run the entire length of the fuselage from the engine cowling to the empennage and sweeping up on the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The Cayenne Orange accent stripes run from the lower portion of the empennage vertically at an angle to the top of the vertical stabilizer. The wings, wing flaps and ailerons are painted in Juneau White. While there are some cosmetic issues with the exterior paint, from an overall perspective the exterior would be considered to be a six (6) on a rating scale of one (1) to ten (10) with ten (10) being the higher value, which is reasonably good for paint that is approximately 47.8 years old.
Interior
Interior Notes
(Original 1976/1977)
The aircraft is equipped with dual flight controls and dual toe brakes. The interior can accommodate a total of six people. One (1) pilot, one (1) passenger in the forward cockpit area and four (4) passengers in the rear or main passenger cabin seating.
The main passenger cabin has four (4) individual seats in a double club arrangement that includes two (2) aft-facing seats and two (2) forward-facing seats. There is a removable ice chest between the aft facing seats. The entrance door for the cockpit is located on the right-hand side of the Aircraft just above the right-hand wing and the entrance door for the passenger cabin is located on the left-hand side of the aircraft just aft of the left wing. There is an internal baggage compartment just aft of the two forward facing seats along with a hat shelf. There is also a baggage compartment located in the nose compartment aft of the engine that is accessible from the right-hand side of the aircraft just forward of the cockpit entrance door. The seat material is original (1976/1977. The seats and lower sidewalls are covered in a grayish light blue and white speckled cloth material. The upper side walls, below the window line, are covered in a gray cloth material. The carpet is a light gray wool material. The headliner is a beige colored material. The ventilations ducts on the overhead of the interior and the cockpit are a cream-colored polymer plastic material. The window reveals, which are also a polymer plastic material are yellow. The cabin window curtains are comprised of a gray cloth material. While there are some cosmetic issues with the interior, from an overall perspective the interior would be considered to be a six (6) on a rating scale of one (1) to ten (10) with ten (10) being the higher value, which is reasonably good for an interior that is approximately 47.8 years old.
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Last Annual Date: August 01, 2025
Damage Event
On or about the early part of July 1997 the Aircraft experienced a gear-up landing at the Harrisburg International Airport in Harrisburg, PA (“KMDT”). At the time of the incident the Aircraft had approximately 1,586.7 hours total airframe and engine time.
The Aircraft was subsequently repositioned from KMDT to the Hagerstown Regional Airport, in Hagerstown, MD (“KHGR”) where the permanent repairs were performed on the Aircraft by JRA Executive Air, Inc. (“JRA”). JRA ultimately returned the Aircraft to service, on or about October 23, 1997, at a total airframe time of 1,587.4 hours. The work accomplished by JRA took place between July 17, 1997, and October 23, 1997. The following items were addressed during the repair process:
1. The engine (serial number L-15629-48A) sustained some damage. The engine was removed from the Aircraft by JRA and overhauled/rebuilt by the Textron Lycoming Service Center located at the Williamsport Lycoming Country Airport in Montoursville, PA on or about September 16, 1997. The engine was reinstalled on the Aircraft by JRA.
2. The propeller (serial number DY2735A) was damaged. It was removed from the Aircraft by JRA and a new propeller (serial number DY3831A) was subsequently installed on the Aircraft and balanced by JRA.
3. The propeller governor (serial number B1437V) was removed from the Aircraft by JRA, overhauled by Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc. and reinstalled by JRA on or about October 16, 1997.
4. The left-hand and right-hand flaps sustained some abrasion damage. The flaps were removed from the Aircraft by JRA. The flap skins were replaced, reinstalled and re-rigged by JRA.
5. The rear step assembly located on the right-hand side of the Aircraft was damaged. It was removed by JRA and replaced with a new step. There were some cracks noted on the airframe attach points which were stop drilled by JRA.
6. Some of the “HAT” sections (reinforcement members) were damaged. JAR replaced or repaired the damaged HAT sections.
7. JAR replaced the damaged DME and Transponder antennas.
8. JAR replaced the damaged wing bolt covers.
9. The left-hand and right-hand nose gear doors were damaged and replaced by JAR.
10. There was some lower cowling abrasion damage that was repaired by JAR using fiberglass poly resonators.
11. JAR repaired the damaged oil cooler baffles.
12. JAR replaced the electric boost pump.
13. JAR removed the engine driven fuel pump, sent it out for overhaul and reinstalled it on the Aircraft.
14. JAR repaired the damaged components in the engine muffler and exhaust systems.
15. JAR applied touchup paint to all the affected areas that were damaged.
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