1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: King KMA-24 Audio Panel with a 4 Place Intercom Garmin GNS-530 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com 1 Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Com 2 King KT-76 Transponder Garmin GDL-88 for ADS-B In/Out Garmin Flightstream 210 Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold King KN-64 DME (inop) Additional Equipment Modifications: Alpha Systems AOA WX900 Stormscope Standby Electric Artificial Horizon Electric Trim Digital Tachometer Standby Vacuum System Alternate Static Source Vertical Fin Red Beacon Wingtip Strobes Wingtip Landing Lights JPI 700 GEM Carburetor Ice Detection System Bogert Copper Cables ACK 406MH ELT FAR 91.411 .413 valid through November 2026 Last Recorded Compressions 1.) 75 2.) 77 3.) 76 4.) 77 5.) 73 6.) 75
Description
Low Total Time, Autopilot with Altitude Hold, Garmin 530W This Dakota has all of the right upgrades including a Garmin GNS-530W GPS! It also has an autopilot with altitude hold making it a great IFR platform! With the low time engine, this Dakota is ready to take you anywhere! Logs are available on our website:
Engine
Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-21500-40A Engine Model: O-540-J3A5D Engine HP: 235hp Engine Hours since Overhaul: 395.17 Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits Date of Overhaul: March 2016 Overhaul Shop: Columbia Aircraft Services, Inc. Prop Overhaul Date: February 2018 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 275hr
Propeller
Last Annual Competed: February 2026
Interior
Exterior Condition: 8/10: The aircraft was stripped and painted in 2005 in a white and blue Piper Scheme. The exterior presents in great condition, with a glossy, well-maintained paint finish and clean, straight body lines throughout; reflecting careful ownership and consistent upkeep. Interior Condition: 7/10: Blue w/ cloth seats. Though original, the interior presents itself in good overall condition with well-preserved materials and a classic, period-correct look. Normal wear is evident on seating and trim, but everything remains clean, functional, and representative of careful use over time.
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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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
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$157,900
$162,900
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Kokomo, IN | May 05, 2026 | 74 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2889G) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,330 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 $157,900.
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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Dakota — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2889G.
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.
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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