1978 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Beautiful and exceptionally well-maintained 1978 Piper Dakota (N2235C) with an impressive 1,349 lb useful load- perfect for both personal and cross-country missions. This aircraft features a clean, well-cared-for airframe and a modern, attractive avionics setup, making it a true turn-key solution for pilots seeking reliability and capability. This Dakota has been meticulously cared for and it shows. Whether you're upgrading or looking for a dependable aircraft with a strong payload and performance, this one checks all the boxes.
Engine
Lycoming O-540-J3A5D Bendix S-600 Magneto's Hartzell HC-F2YR-1 Propeller
Interior
Aircraft Interior and Exterior refurbished 06/12 Rosen Visors
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$265,000
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Cynthiana, KY | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Dakota
This 1978 Piper Dakota (N2235C) is a single engine piston with 3,604 hours on the airframe. There are currently 19 Dakota aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $385,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $265,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2235C.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N2235C against the NTSB accident database.
