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1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable PIPER TURBO DAKOTA listings ($250,450), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -188 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Engine time +236 hr vs comps -0.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 62 FAA-registered -1.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER TURBO DAKOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,873 hrs |
| Engine time | 342.2 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Whether you are flying for leisure or for business, this Turbo Dakota will make your travels enjoyable, easy, and fun. With a service ceiling of 20,000 feet and 1104.91 pounds of useful load, this airplane surpasses the standard Dakota model. Why you’ll want this aircraft:• Continental TCM TSIO-360FB Turbo Charged engine with Merlyn Wastegate and Airflow Systems intercooler. Efficient fuel burn with approximately 5-6 hour range depending on altitude and performance settings.• Four comfortable leather high back seats. And approximately 24 cubic feet of cargo area with a maximum 200-pound capacity (included in useful load with weight and balance determination). • Reliable GARMIN instrument package with GTX 330 ES ADSB-out transponder and Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System presented on a nice Woodgrain finish panel. • S-Tec 55-X Autopilot coupled to the GNS 530w / 430w radio/navigation system. Control wheel electronic trim, Control wheel steering and autopilot kill button cluster on pilot’s yoke. • 200hp rated to sea level to 12,000 feet density alt.• Last annual inspection completed June 6,2026. As it’s owner for nearly 20 years, I’ve always enjoyed flying this aircraft everywhere I went. It’s reliable, comfortable, and incredibly unique. Full pedigree of log books available and complete. Clean title.Four headsets and aircraft cover included.
Modifications
ASHBY One piece glare shield Kosala One Piece windshield ROSEN visors PFLUEGERS instrument panel surface RMD Wingtip Landing Lights KNOTS 2-U speed mod gap seals
Avionics
Avionics master switch GARMIN 340 Audio Panel with 4 place intercom BOSE and Standard headset interface connectors all four seats. GARMIN GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System, CI-507 (diplexer VOR/glideslope)GI-106A Garmin Indicators (2)JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer Precise Flight standby vacuum Control wheel electronic trim 3 Port Sandia Cooling Fan DAVTRON M800 Chronometer/clock DAVTRON external temp probe and voltage meter ELT Ameri-King 451 406 Mhz Avionics Innovations AICD III am/FM 6 Disc CD
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TURBO DAKOTA |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N2859A |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | SQL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,873.6 |
|---|---|
| Range | 633 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,900 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,795.09 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,104.91 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360FB |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 299608-R |
| Engine Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 342.2 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2009 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1657.8 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 406.09 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Avionics master switch GARMIN 340 Audio Panel with 4 place intercom BOSE and Standard headset interface connectors all four seats. GARMIN GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System, CI-507 (diplexer VOR/glideslope)GI-106A Garmin Indicators (2)JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer Precise Flight standby vacuum Control wheel electronic trim 3 Port Sandia Cooling Fan DAVTRON M800 Chronometer/clock DAVTRON external temp probe and voltage meter ELT Ameri-King 451 406 Mhz Avionics Innovations AICD III am/FM 6 Disc CD |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | ASHBY One piece glare shield Kosala One Piece windshield ROSEN visors PFLUEGERS instrument panel surface RMD Wingtip Landing Lights KNOTS 2-U speed mod gap seals |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2001 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Last Annual Inspection completed June 5, 2026 Digitized Logs upon request |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
