1982 Piper Dakota
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin 430W GPS/NAV/COM King KX155 with glide slope Garmin GMA 340 audio panel King KT76A Transponder Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B out Century 21 autopilot (works great)
Description
N8470H is a great-looking 1982 Dakota with 5750 hours total time and only 200 hours since factory remanufactured engine installed. All logs from new. IFR check good until 11/27. Very nice paint, interior in very good condition with new seat upholstery. 5750hrs TT, 1180lb useful load, 7/25 Annual, Last compressions 78/79/79/79/78/78 7/25. 200hrs SPOH. Garmin 430W, KX155, GMA 340, KT76A Transponder, GDL-82 ADS-B out, Century 21 autopilot (works great). Located KMIC Minneapolis Crystal Airport, a short drive from KMSP International.
Engine
200 hours Since factory-remanufactured O-540-J3A5D 235hp Last compressions 78/79/79/79/78/78 done July 2025 200 hours since propeller overhaul
Interior
Exterior paint in excellent condition Interior just re-upholstered in excellent conditions
Exterior
and interior in very good condition with new seat upholstery.
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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Morgan Moore
trade-a-plane.com
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$169,900
$179,900
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Minneapolis, MN | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Dakota
This 1982 Piper Dakota (N8470H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,750 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 $169,900.
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 N8470H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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