1978 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAspen EFD 1000 Aspen MFD 500 2 Garmin GTN 650's Garmin GTN 796 Garmin GTX 330 Transponder Garmin GMA 350 Audio Panel JPI EDM 800 Engine Analyzer STEC 30 Autopilot Electric Trim
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
| 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 | 96 days | 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 4-seat single engine piston with 3,604 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 Dakota aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $279,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $265,000.
The Dakota cruises at 143 kts (265 km/h) with a range of 650 nm (1,204 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $81/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Dakota — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $134,607–$173,346.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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