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1979 Piper Turbo DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA

This 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota, registered as N3050W and bearing serial number 28-7921006, is offered for $239,900 by AircraftMerchants LLC. Positioned as a high-performance, high-utility single, the aircraft is being marketed with an emphasis on its ability to "fly high, fly fast and carry a lot," supported by a hefty 1,166 lb useful load. The airframe has a total time of 4,250 hours. Notable airframe equipment includes vortex generators, Met-Co-Aire fiberglass wingtips, a Tanis engine pre-heater, LED position lights, a tail strobe, and wheel pants. Maintenance notes reference a 1983 337 for repairs to the LH stabilator spar and LH fuselage...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
Turbo Dakota
Tail #
N3050W
Serial #
28-7921006

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational, Utility
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,166 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,250 hrs
Engine 1 Time
71 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
651 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual due August 31, 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Com GMA35C Remote Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom Bluetooth (Phone Music) FIS-B Wx Nexrad

Comms

Garmin GNC 225 - Comm

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot with Pitch Trim Option

Audio

Garmin GMA 35C - Remote Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom Bluetooth (Phone Music) FIS-B Wx Nexrad

Weather

Garmin FIS B - FIS-B Weather Nexrad via

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - Mode S Transponder ADS-B In/Out SafeTaxi (capable) FliteCharts (Capable)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - Mode S Transponder ADS-B In/Out SafeTaxi (capable) FliteCharts (Capable)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - Mode S Transponder ADS-B In/Out SafeTaxi (capable) FliteCharts (Capable)

PFD

Garmin G3X - PFD Engine Information System (EIS) Lean Assist

EMS

Garmin G3X - PFD Engine Information System (EIS) Lean Assist, JPI

MFD

Garmin G5 - Flight Instrument Standby ADI

Transponder

Garmin GTX 345 - Mode S Transponder ADS-B In/Out

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generators

Airframe Vortex Generators

Wingtips

Met-Co-Aire

Engine Pre-Heater

Tanis

Lighting

LED Position Light and Tail Strobe

Wheel Pants

Towbar

Battery Charger

Wired Battery Minder

Baggage Rack

Baggage "Hat Rack"

Engine Monitor

JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor

USB Ports

Dual USB Chargeport

Avionics Master

Avionics Master Switch

Yoke Controls

Pilot Yoke Controls: - PTT/ - A/P Disc/Trim Int - Electric Trim Co-Pilot PTT

Baggage

Baggage "Hat Rack"

Wing Tips

Met-Co-Aire Fiberglas Wingtips

Tow Bar

Towbar

Battery Minder

Wired Battery Minder

USB Charge Port

Dual USB Chargeport

Avionics Master Switch

JPI Engine Monitor

JPI - JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor

Charging System

Dual USB Chargeport

Electrical System

Avionics Master Switch

Control Yokes

Pilot Yoke Controls: PTT, AP Disc/Trim Int, Electric Trim; Co-Pilot PTT

Engine Preheater

Tanis - Engine Pre-Heater

Lights

LED Position Light and Tail Strobe

Cabin Features

Baggage 'Hat Rack' Notes

USB Charging

Dual USB Charge Port

Engine Monitoring

JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor

USB Chargeport

Dual USB Chargeport

Pilot Yoke Controls

Pilot Yoke Controls: PTT, A/P Disc/Trim Int, Electric Trim. Co-Pilot PTT

Air Conditioning

AC System Removed

Governor

AeroTechnologies ATG210681 - Governor

Engine Pre-heater

Tanis - Engine Pre-Heater

USB Charger

Dual USB Chargeport

Co-Pilot PTT

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
1993
Interior Notes
Very Good Condition. Tan Leather Seating, Gold Carpets, Custom Instrument Panel, Baggage with Hat Rack.
Exterior Notes
Very Good Condition 1993 Paint, Naval Gray Lower with White Upper, Red Accent Stripes

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TSIO-360-FB9B
Engine Power
210 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 3-Blade Propeller STC Model D3A36C436

Asking Price

$239,900

Aircraft Location

Louisburg, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $239,900(-$20,000) - controller

Jun 13, 2026: $259,900 - trade-a-plane

Jun 13, 2026: $259,900(-$9,600) - controller

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First Seen: Mar 4, 2026

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