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1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Colt, AR, USA

This 1979 Piper Dakota, registration N8095M, is a well-maintained and exceptionally equipped example with 3,707 total airframe hours and 1,469 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) on its Lycoming O-540 J3A5D engine. The current annual inspection is valid through November 2026, and the aircraft holds a current IFR certification. Complete logs and records are available.

The Dakota stands out for its advanced avionics suite, featuring dual Aspen Pro 1000 displays with synthetic vision and AHRS, a GTX 345 transponder with ADSB In/Out unlocked to the Aspens, a Garmin 530W with GPSS, a GMA 345 intercom, and a King DME. The factory wiring has been...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Dakota
Tail #
N8095M
Serial #
28-7911332

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,160 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,707 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,469 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,474 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Current annual (11-2026) and IFR certification

Avionics

PFD

Aspen Pro 1000 - Dual with Synthetic Vision and AHRS

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX transponder with ADSB in/out unlocked to Aspens

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX transponder with ADSB in/out unlocked to Aspens

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - with GPSS

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Intercom, Marker beacon receiver, stereo and 30 second playback ability

Comms

King 155 - Dual glide slope indicator and Nav Com

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI engine analyzer. Records engine data every 10 seconds.

Weather

Dual glide slope indicator

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory A/C

Strobe Lights

Whelen - strobe lights

Aircraft Cover

Bruce Custom - Aircraft Cover included

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
High back seats. Sheep skin covers on front seats. True four place airplane.
Exterior Notes
Bruce Custom Aircraft Cover included

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540 J3A5D

Asking Price

$185,000

Aircraft Location

Colt, AR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 10, 2026: $185,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 10, 2026: $190,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 10, 2026

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