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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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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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