1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Dual G5s, Aerocruz 100w alt hold, Garmin 430w, King 155 nav/com, EDM 700, Stratus ADSB Out, Stratus 3 ADSB in, Shadin Digital Mini Flow, Garmin 496 for weather,nav,music etc, Digital Tach, Vertical Card Compass, M800 Chronometer, Rosin Visors, Model 40ez Power Tow, Bruce's Cover, Tow Bar for tractor, Piper Jumper Cables, Bose and D Clark headsets, Sheepskin Seat Covers.
Engine
Compressions 71/80 68/80 70/80 74/80 73/80 76/80
Propeller
Annual completed 6/1/2026
Interior
Interior 8-8.5. Paint 8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Stender
trade-a-plane.com
|
$135,000
|
Davenport, Iowa | Jun 09, 2026 | 65 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2232Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,566 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Dakota aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $279,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $135,000.
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 N2232Q.
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 N2232Q against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $145,395–$190,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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