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

This 1979 Piper Dakota, registration N8095M, is a well-maintained example with a focus on advanced avionics. The airframe has a total time of 3,707 hours, with the Lycoming O-540 J3A5D engine having 1,469 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and the propeller at 1,474 hours, both accumulating time as the aircraft is flown regularly. It has a current annual inspection valid through November 2026 and an active IFR certification.

The cockpit is defined by dual Aspen Pro 1000 displays with Synthetic Vision and AHRS, along with a GTX 345 transponder offering ADSB In/Out unlocked to the Aspens and a built-in AHRS as a backup to an iPad or phone....

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, Training, 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 and records
Inspection Status
Current annual (11-2026) and IFR certification

Avionics

PFD

Aspen Pro 1000 - Dual With Synthetic Vision And AHRS

MFD

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 530W - W/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 700 - JPI Engine Analyzer. Records Engine Data Every 10 Seconds

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory A/C

DME

King DME

Strobe Lights

Whelen - Strobe Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
High back seats. Sheep skin covers on front seats. True four place airplane

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$190,000

Aircraft Location

Colt, AR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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First Seen: Apr 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$190,000