1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2108V) presents a well-equipped IFR platform with 4,103 total hours on the airframe and a Lycoming O-540-J3A5D engine showing 1,445 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO. The aircraft features a Hartzell 2-blade propeller with 430 hours since overhaul and carries a useful load of 1,192.57 lbs. Avionics highlights include dual Garmin GNS 430W units coupled to an STEC 55X autopilot with GPSS roll steering, a Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out, and a JPI EDM 700 engine monitor with fuel flow capability. The panel is further enhanced by a Bendix-King KMA24 audio panel, WX10 Stormscope, and Mid-Continent backup electric attitude indicator.

Currently undergoing a fresh annual inspection and recently receiving a two-year IFR certification, this Dakota shows complete and consecutive logbooks with no damage history. The exterior is rated 7/10 with minor paint chips and light hail damage, while the interior features grey/blue leather seats in similar condition. Operational features include rudder trim, electric pitch trim, and a pulsating landing light. The aircraft has been hangared and is located at KLEX in Lexington, KY, offering a turnkey solution for cross-country operations with its WAAS/LPV capability and robust 235 hp performance.