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

This 1980 Piper Dakota, registered as N3574X, presents a well-maintained aircraft with a total airframe time of 3,802 hours and a useful load of 1,223 pounds. Its Lycoming O-540 engine has 1,370 hours since major overhaul, and the Hartzell two-blade propeller has 1,700 hours since overhaul. The aircraft's maintenance status is current, with an annual inspection due in June 2026 and its IFR certification due in March 2027, and it is supported by complete aircraft logs.

The aircraft's capability is significantly enhanced by a modern Garmin avionics suite, making it a fully IFR-certified platform with WAAS GPS. The panel is centered on a...

Year
1980
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee Archer
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
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,802 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,370 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,700 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Aircraft Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: 6/2026 IFR Cert. Due: 3/2027

Avionics

GPS

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

AP

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

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345

Additional Equipment

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Interior

Updated comfortable interior, Well-maintained grey leather interior

Lighting

LED Landing Light

Power Ports

USB and USB-C Charging Ports

Mount

Built in Tablet Mount, Panel Mount for iPad

Trim System

Electric Trim

Communication Interface

Dual Push To Talk Blue Level Button, Garmin GAD 13 FlightStream 510

Door Accessories

McFarlane Door Stewards

Sun Protection

Custom Sunscreens

Aircraft Cover

Bruce's Custom Aircraft Cover

Luggage Compartment

Spacious Luggage compartment with built in tie downs

Logs

Complete Aircraft Logs

Luggage

Spacious Luggage compartment with built in tie downs

Charging Ports

WAAS Upgraded USB and USB-C Charging Ports

Mounts

Built in Tablet Mount, Panel Mount for iPad

Communication

Dual Push To Talk Blue Level Button

Data Interface

Garmin GAD 13 - GAD

Door

McFarlane Door Stewards

Sunscreens

Custom Sunscreens

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.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540
Propeller Model
Hartzell Two Blade Propellor

Asking Price

$179,900

Aircraft Location

Great Falls, MT, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 7, 2026: $179,900 - controller

Feb 28, 2026: $179,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 28, 2026

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$179,900