1979 Piper Dakota 236Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2840A) presents an exceptionally well-maintained example with only 2,035 total airframe hours and a factory-remanufactured Lycoming O-540-J3A5D engine showing 291 hours since overhaul. The aircraft features a Hartzell 3-blade Top Prop Scimitar propeller with matching time, installed new in 2011 alongside the engine. The panel has been upgraded with a modern gray metal instrument panel housing Garmin avionics including a WAAS-capable GNS 430W GPS coupled to an S-TEC 30 autopilot with GPSS, complemented by a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out capability.
Hangared for 32 years under current ownership, this Dakota...
- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- Dakota
- Model
- Dakota 236
- Tail #
- N2840A
- Serial #
- 28-7911199
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,213.41 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,035 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 291 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 291 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logbooks and Documents since New
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection 10-16-2024
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS
Autopilot
S-TEC 30 - S-TEC Auto Pilot with GPSS
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADSB Out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADSB
Comms
King KX 155 - KX NAV/COM
Audio
King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel
PFD
Sandel EFIS - EFIS Electronic HSI Indicator
EMS/EIS
JPI
Additional Equipment
Intercom
NAT - NAT
Engine Monitor
Insight - Graphic Engine Monitor
Chronometer
Davtron M80D - Chronometer
ELT
Airtex 406 - ELT
Vacuum System
Precise Flight - Standby Vacuum System
Trim System
Electric Trim
Cabin Ventilation
Cabin Ventilation Fan
Power Outlet
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Lighting
Wing Tip Strobe Lights
Standby Vacuum System
Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System
Electric Trim
Wing Tip Strobe Lights
Wheel Pants
Interior
Original Deluxe Piper Upgrade Interior with Extra Sound Proofing
Cabin Ventilation Fan
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 1993
- Interior Notes
- Original Deluxe Piper Upgrade Interior with Extra Sound Proofing
- Exterior Notes
- All Over White with Red, Blue, and Silver Trim Painted by Norris Carter Aircraft Painting 01/20/1993
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-540-J3A5D
- Engine Power
- 235 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-F3YR-1ARF/F7693F
Asking Price
$169,950
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: $169,950 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $169,950 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$169,950
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: $169,950 - aso
Apr 20, 2025: $169,950 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$169,950