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1982 Piper PA-28-236 DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Minneapolis, MN, USA

This 1982 Piper Dakota, registered as N8470H, presents with 5,750 hours total time on the airframe and a significant recent mechanical investment, featuring a Lycoming factory-remanufactured O-540-J3A5D 235 hp engine with only 200 hours since installation. The propeller also has 200 hours since its overhaul. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed in July 2025 and an IFR certification valid until November 2027, with compression checks from the last annual showing excellent results. The aircraft carries all logs from new.

It is equipped for capable IFR flight with a Garmin 430W GPS/NAV/COM, a King KX155 with glide slope, a...

Year
1982
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee Archer
Model
PA-28-236 Dakota
Tail #
N8470H
Serial #
28-8211018

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Utility, Recreational, Business
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,180 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,750 hrs
Engine 1 Time
200 hrs
Prop 1 Time
200 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs From New
Inspection Status
July 2025 Annual. October 2025 IFR Certification. IFR check good until November 2027.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

King KX 155 - with glide slope

AP

Century 21 - autopilot (works great)

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA audio panel

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - ADS-B out

Additional Equipment

Transponder

King KT 76A - Transponder

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Interior Notes
Very nice interior in very good condition with new seat upholstery. Interior just re-upholstered in excellent conditions.
Exterior Notes
Very nice paint in excellent condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Factory Remanufactured
Engine Power
235 HP

Asking Price

$169,900

Aircraft Location

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $169,900 - barnstormers

Apr 19, 2026: $169,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Nov 19, 2025: $179,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 19, 2025

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$169,900