1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1979 Piper Dakota PA 28 236 6414 TTAF O time Lycoming engine installed in 2016. Currently has 750 hrs 3 Blade prop and polished spinner. ( prop and governor done with engine install ) Paint 8/10 Light gray all leather interior, sheep skin covers on front seats Garmin 430W with Sandel HSI All new aluminum panel in gray Rosen sun visors, all windows in tinted aqua All lights LED. Wing tip landing lights as well Auto Pilot and Altitude hold Knots to you wing root fairings and gap seals, wheel pants Engine is solid, turn key.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rory Elston
trade-a-plane.com
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$185,000
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Angels Camp, CA | May 19, 2026 | 60 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (N5945K) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,414 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 $185,000.
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 N5945K.
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 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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