Piper 32T Turbo Lance 2
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
175
KTAS
Cruise Speed
6
Occupants
865
nm
Max Range
971
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Piper 32T Turbo Lance 2
Key Features for GA Buyers
The Piper PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II is a high-performance, single-engine aircraft that serves as a logical step-up for pilots graduating from the PA-28 Archer/Arrow series. It is essentially a retractable-gear version of the Cherokee Six, retaining that airframe’s legendary load-hauling capability and spacious six-seat cabin.
- Heavy Hauler: Known as the “Suburban of the Sky,” it offers a substantial useful load (often over 1,500 lbs), allowing for full fuel and a reasonable passenger load.
- Turbo Performance: The turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 engine allows for cruising at altitudes up to 20,000 ft, maintaining true airspeeds of ~175 kts above the weather.
- Club Seating: Features a comfortable club seating arrangement with a wide center aisle and dual cargo doors, making loading passengers and luggage exceptionally easy.
- T-Tail Configuration: Distinguishes the “Lance II” from earlier Lances and later Saratogas. The T-tail places the horizontal stabilizer out of the propwash, designed to reduce vibration.
Trade-offs
- Handling Characteristics: The T-tail design results in less elevator authority at low speeds compared to the conventional tail, requiring a specific takeoff technique (allowing speed to build before rotation) to avoid abrupt pitch-up.
- Maintenance: The turbocharging system adds complexity and maintenance costs compared to naturally aspirated models. The engine runs hotter and requires careful management to reach TBO.
- Fuel Burn: Expect a fuel burn of 18-20 gallons per hour at cruise, which is higher than smaller retractables like the Mooney M20 or Piper Arrow.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 32.83 ft
- Length
- 27.75 ft
- Height
- 9.5 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Useful Load
- 1,535 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 94 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 175 KTAS
- Range
- 865 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 20,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1050 fpm
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