1980 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHElectric Pitch trim Garmin GAD 29B Garmin GMU 11 Magnetometer USB Charge port Avionics Master Switch Pilot Yoke Controls: PTT A/P Disc/Trim Int Electric Trim Co-Pilot PTT
Description
Contact, Ken Johnson (Owner) Very Clean 1980 Piper PA28-236 Dakota 3969 Hours Total Time 1253 lb useful load 72 usable gallon fuel tanks Annual Due Sept 2026 IFR Certification Due Sept 2026 All logs since new
Engine
Hartzell - HC-F2YL-1 S/N CM563. Resealed 4/30/2018, 825 Hours Since Reseal. Aero Technologies Governor PCU 5000 ATF4-21, S/N 14304700. New exhaust last annual New Airforms Engine Baffles
Propeller
Engine Pre-Heater Whelen LED Position Lights with Strobe Wheel Pants Towbar Baggage "Hat Rack" Concorde battery Bogart Stainless Steel Battery Box
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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Norm Groom
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,000
|
Rockford, IL | May 28, 2026 | 51 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1980 Piper Dakota (N8240D) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,969 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 $249,000.
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 N8240D.
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.
We'll check N8240D against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $163,393–$210,418.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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