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1979 Piper Turbo DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sparta, TN 38583 United States

This 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota, offered at $149,500, presents a clean, no-damage history, according to the seller. The airframe has 2,550 total hours, with the engine at 140 hours since major overhaul and the propeller at 40 hours since overhaul. Originally equipped with a King radio package featuring KX 175s, a KT 76 transponder with ADS-B Out, the aircraft is described as perfect for an avionics upgrade or for building time as it sits. A Century II autopilot is installed but the seller notes they are working on it and offers no guarantee.

The aircraft features 76 gallons of fuel and a useful load of 1,128 pounds, making it a true...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Turbo Dakota

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Useful Load
1,128 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,550 hrs
Engine 1 Time
140 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
40 hrs
Inspection Status
In annual and ready to deliver

Avionics

Comms

King KX 175 - Original KX Radio Package

ADSB

King KT 76 - KT Transponder with ADSB Out

AP

Century II - II Autopilot Inop or unverified, seller working on it with no guarantee

Additional Equipment

Transponder

King KT 76 - KT Transponder with ADSB Out

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
20
Interior Notes
Interior is original
Exterior Notes
Paint was redone 20 plus years ago

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Turbo Dakota

Asking Price

$149,500

Aircraft Location

Sparta, TN 38583 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 2, 2026: $149,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jun 2, 2026

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Asking Price

$149,500