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1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Davenport, IA, USA

This 1979 Piper Dakota, registration 2232Q, is a well-equipped IFR four-seat single with a total time of 4566 hours and a useful load of 1172 pounds, positioned as a sound, well-kept example. Remarkably, the airframe annual was completed on June 1, 2026, an apparent forward-dated inspection, and the seller notes that all logs are present since new, the aircraft has always been hangared, and there is no damage history (NDH). The engine has 2408 hours since new, with recent compression readings ranging from 68/80 to 76/80, and the propeller is at 1064 hours since new.

The panel is a standout feature, built for IFR flight with dual Garmin G5...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Dakota
Tail #
2232Q
Serial #
28-7911106

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,172 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,566 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,408 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,064 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Completed 6/1/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 430W

Comms

King 155 - Nav/Com

AP

Aerocruz 100W - Alt Hold

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual

EMS

EDM 700

ADSB

Stratus ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Stratus 3 - ADSB In

Additional Equipment

Fuel Flow

Shadin Digital Mini Flow

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Chronometer

M800 Chronometer

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1999
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
2002
Interior Notes
Interior 8-8.5. Sheepskin Seat Covers.
Exterior Notes
Paint 8.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$135,000

Aircraft Location

Davenport, IA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 10, 2026: $135,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 1, 2025: $165,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 6, 2025: $175,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 30, 2025

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Asking Price

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