1979 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2840A) presents an exceptional opportunity with its well-documented history and recent upgrades. The airframe shows just 2,035 total hours since new, while the Lycoming O-540-J3A5D engine was factory remanufactured to new limits in 2011 and has only 291 hours since installation. It's paired with a factory-new Hartzell 3-blade "Top Prop" scimitar propeller installed at the same time. The aircraft features a comprehensive avionics upgrade including a Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS coupled to an S-TEC 30 autopilot with GPSS, along with ADS-B In/Out capability via a GTX 345 transponder and a Sandel EFIS electronic HSI.

The Dakota has been meticulously maintained with complete logbooks and original Piper documents, having been hangar-kept by its current owner for 32 years. The 1993 exterior paint in white with red, blue, and silver trim remains in excellent condition, while the interior retains its original deluxe Piper upgrade with added soundproofing. With a useful load of 1,213 lbs, IFR certification, and recent maintenance including a transponder certification in November 2023 and an annual valid through October 2024, this California-based aircraft represents a turnkey opportunity with its well-organized maintenance records and low-time components.