1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Benton, KS, USA
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N4044Q) presents as a well-equipped, IFR-capable aircraft with a solid maintenance history and modern avionics. The airframe shows 5,810 total hours with a Lycoming IO-540 engine at 1,539 hours since major overhaul (TBO 2,000 hours), demonstrating strong compression readings across all cylinders (76-78/80). The aircraft features a Hartzell propeller with 1,874.12 SMOH and benefits from consistent use, being flown weekly and always hangared.
Key upgrades include a Garmin 530W GPS/NAV/COM paired with dual G5 electronic flight instruments, S-Tec autopilot, Garmin GTX transponder, JPI engine monitor, and electric...
- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- Dakota
- Model
- Dakota
- Tail #
- N4044Q
- Serial #
- Not Listed
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,250 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,810 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,539 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,874.12 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection done May 2025
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 530W
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual
Autopilot
S-Tec Autopilot
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX Transponder
EMS/EIS
JPI Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Electric Trim
Intercom
Four Place Intercom
Engine Pre-Heat
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Notes
- It's older but in good condition.
- Exterior Notes
- Always hangared.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-540
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell Prop
Asking Price
$150,000
Aircraft Location
Benton, KS, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $150,000(-$9,999) - trade-a-plane
Jun 9, 2025: $159,999(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
May 31, 2025: $169,999(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$150,000
Aircraft Location
Benton, KS, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $150,000(-$9,999) - trade-a-plane
Jun 9, 2025: $159,999(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
May 31, 2025: $169,999(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$150,000