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1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

This 1979 Piper Dakota, registered as ZK-FMS, presents with a total airframe time of 3,425 hours and is a fully equipped IFR platform. Its engine has 1,813 hours since overhaul by Lycoming, with 207 hours remaining until its 2,000-hour TBO, and the propeller has 3,425 hours with a fresh overhaul. A recent annual inspection was just completed, which included overhauling both magnetos.

The aircraft features a comprehensive modern avionics suite for PBN IFR operations, centered on a Garmin G500 with SV and Chart View, a G5 EFI, and a GFC 500 autopilot. The panel includes a GTN650 and a GNC255A nav/com, supported by a GTS800 traffic advisory...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee Archer
Model
Dakota
Tail #
ZK-FMS
Serial #
28-80110003

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,425 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,813 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
3,425 hrs
Logbook Status
Full FAA logbooks available
Inspection Status
Annual just completed with both mags overhauled

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - Nav/Com

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio

Traffic

Garmin GTS 800 - Traffic Advisory

ADSB

Trig TT31 - ADSB Tx

PFD

Garmin G500 - SV Chart View, EFI

EMS

Electronics International CGR-30P - Engine Monitor

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming

Asking Price

$145,785

Aircraft Location

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 13, 2026: $145,785(-$5,167) - controller

Feb 10, 2026: $150,952(+$6,529) - controller

Jan 13, 2026: $144,423(+$498) - controller

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