The PA-32R-300, marketed as the Piper Cherokee Lance, was the initial variant of the PA-32 line to feature retractable landing gear and a standard tail. This single-engine aircraft was manufactured by PIPER Aircraft and introduced in 1975, following its first flight on August 30, 1974. The PA-32R-300 set the stage for later derivatives, like the Lance II, marking the beginning of the higher-performance PA-32 models.
PIPER Aircraft’s history dates back to 1937, when William T. Piper established the company. The manufacturer is a foundational name in general aviation, known for iconic aircraft like the Piper Cub. Over the decades, PIPER Aircraft introduced key designs such as the PA-23 Apache (1954) and the high-performance PA-46 Malibu (1983), consistently producing aircraft for personal, business, and training use.
Access solutions available for this aircraft address detailed maintenance needs across various sections. For instance, platforms facilitate thorough work on the nose avionics and the windshield. Stands support essential inspection and repair tasks on the nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG). Specialized platforms allow easy access for maintenance to the wing box, fuel tanks, and environmental control system (ECS) components located in the middle fuselage. These products also provide access for engine maintenance, including the inlet/exhaust, fan, and compressor sections, as well as necessary work on the tail section, such as the vertical and horizontal stabilizers.
