1979 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Price is plus GST if sold in NZ A well looked after aircraft always hangared. Fully PBN IFR with Garmin G500 / SV & Chart View, G5 EFI, GFC 500 Autopilot, GTN650, GNC255A Nav/com, GTS800 traffic advisory GMA340 Audio. Trig TT31 ADSB TX. Electronics International CGR-30P engine monitor. Imported From USA to NZ in 2004 with full FAA logbooks available. Original FAA rego N8099P. Engine 1813 since overhaul by Lycoming in USA. TT Airframe 3425 hrs. TT prop 3425 Hrs with fresh overhaul. Annual just completed with both mags overhauled We can arrange delivery to Australia or USA.
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ian Andrews
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$145,617 *
AUD $207,782
|
Stepneyville, Nelson, New Zealand | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
|
Ian Andrews
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$145,560 *
GBP £107,737
|
Stepneyville, Nelson, New Zealand | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
|
$173,743
$173,454
|
New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
|
$250,000
|
New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1979 Piper Dakota (ZK-FMS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,425 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 $145,617.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZK-FMS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Stepneyville, Nelson, New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
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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