1980 Piper DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Great Falls, MT, USA

This 1980 Piper Dakota, registered as N3574X, presents a well-equipped and maintained aircraft with 3,802 hours total time on the airframe. The engine shows 1,730 hours since major overhaul, complemented by a Hartzell two-blade propeller with 1,700 hours. Its useful load is 1,223 pounds, and it is certified for IFR flight, with the IFR certification due in March 2027.

The aircraft features a comprehensively modernized panel centered on a Garmin GTN 750xi WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM, supported by dual Garmin G5s and a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with flight director. Additional key avionics include a Garmin GTX 345 transponder, a GMA 35C audio panel, a...

Year: 1980

Make: Piper

Series: PA-28 Cherokee

Model: Dakota

Tail #: N3574X

Serial #: 28-8011060

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Business, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 1,223 lbs

Seats (Stock): 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 3,802 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,730 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 1,700 hrs

Logbook Status: Complete Aircraft Logs

Inspection Status: Annual Due: 6/2026 IFR Cert. Due: 3/2027

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750xi - WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot with LVL mode

Audio

Garmin GMA 35C - GMA Audio Panel

Weather

Garmin GDL 69A - GDL XM Weather/Radio

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Installation (ATT HSI) with 4 hour dedicated standby battery Flight Director

EMS

JPI EDM 830 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Panel Mount

Panel Mount for iPad

Landing Light

LED Landing Light

Charging Ports

USB and USB-C Charging Ports

Trim System

Electric Trim

Communication Interface

Garmin GAD 13 - Dual Push To Talk Blue Level Button GAD

Door Stewards

McFarlane Door Stewards

Sunscreens

Custom Sunscreens

Aircraft Cover

Bruce's Custom Aircraft Cover

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Step inside to a cabin that immediately conveys thoughtful care and contemporary comfort. The well-maintained grey leather interior presents a clean, upscale look with a modern feel that elevates every flight experience. Smooth seating surfaces, supportive cushioning, and a tidy overall presentation create an environment that feels both fresh and inviting — equally suited for extended cross-country travel or quick local outings. This is an interior that reflects pride of ownership while delivering the comfort and style today’s pilots and passengers appreciate.

Exterior Notes: This aircraft delivers a clean, refined take on personal aviation with a look that remains effortlessly relevant. The crisp white exterior is complemented by sleek gold, brown, and amber accents that introduce depth and visual interest while maintaining a polished, contemporary aesthetic.