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1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anderson, IN, USA

This 1979 Piper Dakota, with a total time of 2,693 hours, is a low-time airframe offering a substantial 1,199-pound useful load. The engine has 1,389 hours since new, and the aircraft cruises at 135 to 145 knots with a 700-mile range. Described as needing a bit of TLC, this is a solid platform for a buyer looking to invest some sweat equity.

Avionics include a Garmin GNS430 GPS/Nav/Com and an Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder, paired with a King KMA24 audio panel and a Flight Com 403 intercom. The panel also features a King KCS55A slaved HSI and a vertical card compass. Note that the Century II autopilot and the STEC System 30 attitude...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Dakota
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Useful Load
1,199 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,693 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,389 hrs

Avionics

Audio

King KMA24 - Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS/Nav/Com

Comms

King KY197 - Digital Com

ADSB

Appaero Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B Transponder

ADS-B In

Stratus - ADS-B Receiver

AP

Century II - II Autopilot Inop

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Flight Com 403

Cabin Ventilation Fan

Push to Talk Switches

Dual Push to Talk Switches

Vertical Card Compass

Avionics Master Switch

Shoulder Harness

Carb Temp Gauge

USB Charger

Tow Bar

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$114,500

Aircraft Location

Anderson, IN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 25, 2026: $114,500(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 10, 2026: $119,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$114,500