1980 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Fresh annual with no damage history. Always hangared and meticulously maintained, with complete logbooks. All seats were recovered in 2025, and the interior is rated 9/10, giving the cabin a clean, modern feel. Traditional IFR-compliant six-pack panel equipped with a Century IIIB and S-TEC autopilot with altitude hold. All exterior lighting has been upgraded to new Whalen LEDs. Wheel pants were reglassed to eliminate small web cracks, and both the upper and lower cowlings were reglassed and repainted to remove paint webbing for a like-new appearance. Avionics include: Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out with weather and traffic, an electric engine analyzer, and an electric digital fuel flow system for precise engine and fuel management. This Dakota flies straight and solid and has always received exceptional care in a hangar. A new Concorde battery was installed in December 2025. The engine and propeller have approximately 750 hours since the major overhaul, with consistently strong compressions noted at annuals. Recent maintenance includes a new oil cooler (January 2026), a new mechanical fuel pump (2025), D-3000 magneto overhaul (2025), and reamed exhaust valve guides (2025). A clean, well-sorted, no-excuses Piper Dakota that is truly turn-key and ready to fly. Ideal for cross-country travel with an excellent useful load.
Interior
is rated 9/10, giving the cabin a clean, modern feel
Exterior
lighting has been upgraded to new Whalen LEDs
Inspection
Fresh annual with no damage history. Always
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$190,000
$200,000
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Orlando, Florida | Mar 20, 2026 | 146 days | Active |
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1980 Piper Dakota (N8174X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,177 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Dakota aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $279,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $190,000.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8174X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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