1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTN 750 COM/NAV/GPS System Garmin GMA 35C Audio Panel/ Intercom System Garmin GTX 345 WAAS ADSB In/Out Transponder Garmin G5 HSI Indicator Bendix/King KX 155 NAV/COM Bendix/King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. Indicator JPI EDM 830 Engine Data Management System 406 MHZ ELT-345 Avionics Cooling Fan Avionics Master Switch Piper Auto Control III B Auto Pilot Electric Trim Dual PTT Pilot And Copilot Yoke Vertical Card Compass Including: Wing Tip And Tail Stobe Lights Wheel Pants External Power Outlet LC2 Quartz Chronometer Clock/Stopwatch Vert. Adjustable Front Seat
Description
N3831Q - This immaculate 1979 Piper Dakota 236 has been hangar kept and well maintained. Recently upgraded with Garmin Avionics. super nice original interior is an example of how well it s been cared for. Complete Aircraft logbooks and ready to fly away. Airframe: TTAF: 2477 Engines: 446 Hours Since Major Overhaul Lycoming 0-540-j3A5D S/N L-20671-40A Victor Limited Edition Overhaul In 1993 Props: 42 Hours Since Overhaul Hartzell Model HC-F2YR-1 S/N CM148 Overhauled By Sullivan Propeller In 2021
Engine
446 Hours Since Major Overhaul Lycoming 0-540-j3A5D S/N L-20671-40A Victor Limited Edition Overhaul In 1993
Interior
Original Piperluxurious Interior with Super Soundproofing
Exterior
All Over White with Dark Metallic Blue and Light Metallic Blue
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1230.12 Lbs. IFR Cert.: February 2024 Annual Inspection: April 2025
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$169,950
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 94 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$169,950
$179,950
|
CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Robert Couches
aircraftdealer.com
|
$169,950
|
— | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
|
$169,950
$179,950
|
CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 97 days | Active | |
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Original Piper
globalplanesearch.com
|
Contact for Price
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 97 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N3831Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,477 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 $169,950.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $72/hr in fuel alone.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
MILLER MARTIN B
Registration Address
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
Certificate Issued
2015-10-27
Airworthiness
1983-03-31
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 N3831Q.
