1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA - ORIGINAL, CLEAN, NO DAMAGE DAKOTA! That pretty well sums up what this airplane is 2550TT, 140 SMOH 40 on the prop. ORIGINAL KING RADIO PACKAGE, KX 175s KT 76 txp with ADSB out, PERFECT FOR A AVIONICS UPGRADE OR BUILD TIME LIKE IT IS. It has a Century II that I am working on but make no guarantee! 76 gallons of fuel and 1128# useful load make this a TRUE 4 place HIGH altitude traveling machine. paint was redone 20 plus years ago and the interior is original, owned by a great gentleman who at age 87 has decided to quit flying, in annual and ready to deliver, She wont last long don't miss it!
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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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$149,000
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Sparta, TN | Jun 03, 2026 | 47 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2854X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,550 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 below the market average at $149,000.
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 N2854X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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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