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1985 Piper PA-28-236 DakotaSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA

Offered for sale at $210,000 is a 1985 Piper PA-28-236 Dakota, registration N437NA, located in Placerville, California. The airframe shows 3,010 hours total time, with 920 hours since factory remanufacture on the Lycoming IO-540 producing 235 horsepower and 920 hours since prop overhaul on the Hartzell two-blade propeller. The annual inspection is due November 2026, and useful load is listed at 1,380 pounds. Complete logs are reported, along with no hail and no damage history, and the seller notes a possible partnership would be entertained. The current owners, who live in Switzerland, fly the aircraft only within a four-week window each...

Year
1985
Make
Piper
Series
Dakota
Model
PA-28-236 Dakota
Tail #
N437NA

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,380 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,010 hrs
Engine 1 Time
920 hrs
Prop 1 Time
920 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: November 2026

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS Color IFR Moving Map GPS/Com

AP

King KAP 100 - KAP Autopilot with PSS Altitude Hold Add-on

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel Nav/Com

Weather

Garmin GDL-69 - XM, WX Data Link, Stormscope

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADSB and out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADSB and out

EMS

Fuel Scan 450 - Digital Multi Cylinder EGT Gauge, Flow Computer

Additional Equipment

True Airspeed Indicator

12 Volt Power Outlet

Push-to-Talk Buttons

Dual Yoke Mounted Drilled Push-to-Talk Buttons

Intercom

Sigtronics - 4 Place Intercom

Clock

Pilot Yoke Mounted Clock/Timer

Wheel Pants

Landing Lights

Wingtip Landing Lights, LED Landing Light in Nose

Strobes

Wingtip LED Strobes

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Rudder Trim

Cool Air Scoop

Static Wicks

Headrests

Four Headrests

Shoulder Harnesses

Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses

Baggage Area

200 Lb Baggage Area

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Tan leather seats with matching side panels and carpet. Creram headliner.
Exterior Notes
Overall white with traditional scheme in Maroon, orange and yellow.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell Two blade

Asking Price

$210,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 23, 2026: $210,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Sep 23, 2026

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Asking Price

$210,000