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1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2087D) presents a well-maintained example with several notable upgrades. The airframe shows 2,900 total hours, while the engine boasts 1,600 hours since major overhaul with new pistons, rings, exhaust valves, and camshaft. A three-bladed Hartzell propeller with 580 hours enhances both performance and aesthetics. The aircraft features a comprehensive Garmin avionics suite including a GTN 650 GPS/COMM/NAV (WAAS enabled), GMA 340 audio panel, GTX 330 ES transponder with ADS-B Out, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, and a GFC 500 autopilot with ESP capability. The JPI 900 engine monitor provides detailed powerplant...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Dakota
Tail #
N2087D
Serial #
287911031

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Useful Load
1,216 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,900 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,600 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
580 hrs
Logbook Status
Available
Inspection Status
Annual inspection: March 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN GPS COMM/NAV WAAS enabled

Comms

Garmin GNC 300 XL - GNC XL NAV/COMM/GPS with GI 106b indicator

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot with ESP

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA audio panel

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 330 ES - GTX ES transponder with ADS-B/OUT capability

PFD

Garmin G5 - G (AI and DG)

EMS/EIS

JPI 900 - JPI engine monitor

Additional Equipment

Ventilation Blower

2 speed ventilation blower

Electronic Tachometer

Horizon electronic tachometer

Visors

Rosen visors

Compass

Hamilton vertical card compass

Elevator Trim

Electric elevator trim

Voltmeter

Electronic voltmeter

Wing Tip Lights

Wing tip recognition lights

Landing Light

Hid landing light

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2016
Paint Year
2015
Interior Notes
Tan leather and vinyl with tan carpeting – 2016
Exterior Notes
Juneau white with Medium Blue and tan accents – 2015 paint with newer paint scheme

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade

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Aircraft Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
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First Seen: Jul 3, 2025

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