1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N4044Q) presents a well-equipped and maintained example of this capable four-seat aircraft. The airframe shows 5,800 total hours with a strong Lycoming IO-540 engine showing 1,529 hours since major overhaul and consistent compression readings in the high 70s across all cylinders. The aircraft features a modernized panel with a Garmin 530W GPS/NAV/COM, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, S-Tec autopilot, JPI engine monitor, and electric trim, making it IFR-capable.

The Hartzell propeller has 1,874 hours SMOH, and the aircraft benefits from 72-gallon fuel capacity for extended range. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed in May 2025, and the aircraft has been consistently hangared. The seller notes the interior and exterior condition as 8/10, describing it as older but well-maintained, with a useful load of 1,250 lbs. Flight times are actively increasing as the aircraft is flown weekly.