1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRFliteCharts (Capable) JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor Dual USB Chargeport Avionics Master Switch Pilot Yoke Controls:
PTT/ A/P Disc/Trim Int Electric Trim Co-Pilot PTT Useful Load: 1166.02 lbs AC System removedDescription
Avionics / Equipment Garmin G3X Touch PFD - Engine Information System (EIS) - Lean Assist Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot - Pitch trim option Garmin G-5 Flight Instrument - Standby ADI Garmin GTN-750 WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Com - GMA35C Remote Audio Panel - 4-Place Intercom - Bluetooth (Phone Music) - FIS-B Wx Nexrad Garmin GNC-225 Comm Garmin GTX-345 Mode S Transpodner - ADS-B In/Out - SafeTaxi (capable) - FliteCharts (Capable) JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor Dual USB Chargeport Avionics Master Switch Pilot Yoke Controls: - PTT/ - A/P Disc/Trim Int - Electric Trim Co-Pilot PTT Useful Load: 1166.02 lbs AC System removed
Engine
N3050W AcSerialNumber: 28-7921006 Year: 1979 Piper PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota TTAF: 4250 TT Eng1: 72 SFNEW TT Prop1: 651 PSNEW Fly high, fly fast and carry at lot! This Turbo Dakota sets the benchmark with all custom Garmin glass cockpit - G3X, GFC-500 autopilot, GTN-750 WAAS , GTX-345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out. A fresh TSIO-360 turbocharged Factory New engine for high terrain or getting above the weather. Hefty 1,166 lb useful load means this bird will go everywhere and carry everything! It s probably the only thing like it for the performance and situational awareness. Let s go! Avionics: Garmin G3X Touch PFD Engine Information System (EIS) Lean Assist Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot Pitch trim option Garmin G-5 Flight Instrument Standby ADI Garmin GTN-750 WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Com GMA35C Remote Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom Bluetooth (Phone & Music) FIS-B Wx & Nexrad Garmin GNC-225 Comm Garmin GTX-345 Mode S Transpodner ADS-B In/Out SafeTaxi (capable) FliteCharts (Capable) JPI Turbo Inlet Temp Monitor Dual USB Chargeport Avionics Master Switch Pilot Yoke Controls: PTT/ A/P Disc/Trim Int Electric Trim Co-Pilot PTT Other Equipment: Vortex Generators Met-Co-Aire Fiberglas wingtips Tanis Engine Pre-Heater LED Position Light and Tail Strobe Wheel Pants Towbar Wired Battery Minder Baggage Hat Rack Interior: Very Good Condition Tan Leather Seating Gold Carpets Custom Instrument Panel Baggage with Hat Rack Exterior: Very Good Condition 1993 Paint Naval Gray lower with White Upper Red accent stripes Other Description: Useful Load: 1166.02 lbs AC System removed Engine: Continental TSIO-360-FB9B s/n 1044428 Factory New - installed April 2023 Propeller: McCauley 3-Blade Propeller STC Model D3A36C436 s/n 000178 AeroTechnologies Governor ATG210681 s/n 15104970 Propeller Dynamically Balanced Annual due August 31, 2026 Notes: 1983 337 for repairs to LH stabilator spar, LH fuselage skins. Likely hangar rash.
Propeller
McCauley 3-Blade Propeller STC Model D3A36C436 s/n 000178 AeroTechnologies Governor ATG210681 s/n 15104970 Propeller Dynamically Balanced
Interior
Very Good Condition Tan Leather Seating Gold Carpets Custom Instrument Panel Baggage with Hat Rack Exterior Very Good Condition 1993 Paint Naval Gray lower with White Upper Red accent stripes
Exterior
Very Good Condition 1993 Paint Naval Gray lower with White Upper Red accent stripes Other Description: Useful Load: 1166.02 lbs AC System removed
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
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$279,500
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aircraftdealer.com
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$259,900
$269,500
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$259,900
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Clayton, NC | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controller.com
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$279,500
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
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$285,393 *
GBP £211,234
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
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$288,118
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N3050W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,250 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 $279,500.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
NORDIC SUN LLC
Registration Address
GARNER, NC
Certificate Issued
2021-10-16
Airworthiness
1979-03-09
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N3050W.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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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