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Single-Engine Piston

1980 PIPER DAKOTA

$250,000 fyiEstimate $229,500–$235,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable PIPER DAKOTA listings ($215,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
  • Airframe time +1,065 hr vs comps -2.1%
  • Engine time -560 hr vs comps +1.7%
  • Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
  • Market supply: 5 for sale of 480 FAA-registered +4.0%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1980
4,721 hrs
N8106P
28-8011007
1
📍 Lexington, Kentucky
Prime Directive LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelPIPER DAKOTA
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,721 hrs
Engine time30 SNEW
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 650
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

This well-maintained aircraft is an outstanding value, featuring a Lycoming O-540 with just 30 hours since new, offering the reliability and peace of mind that comes with an exceptionally low-time engine. The impressive IFR panel is anchored by an Aspen Evolution 1000, Garmin GTN 650 touchscreen navigator, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, Flight Stream 510, and S-TEC System 60 autopilot, making it well-equipped for both cross-country and instrument flying. With all of these upgrades, the aircraft is ready for its next owner and represents an excellent opportunity. Located in Olympia, WA – KOLM Complete and Consecutive Logs October 2025 Annual Inspection

Modifications

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches Dual Toe Brakes Rosen Sun Visors Electric Pitch Trim Rudder Trim Wheel Pants Wingtip Strobes Wingtip Landing Lights Flashing Beacon Leather-Wrapped Control Yokes Control Wheel Steering Heated Pitot 4-Place Intercom

Avionics

Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD & MFD with AOA Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin SL30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In & Out Transponder S-TEC System 60 Autopilot JPI EDM830 Engine Monitor Garmin Flight Stream 510 Standby Attitude Indicator Vertical Card Compass

General

Year1980
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelDAKOTA
Serial Number28-8011007
Registration #N8106P
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time4,721

Engine

Engine 1 Time30 SNEW
Engine TBO2000

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAspen Evolution 1000 PFD & MFD with AOA Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin SL30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In & Out Transponder S-TEC System 60 Autopilot JPI EDM830 Engine Monitor Garmin Flight Stream 510 Standby Attitude Indicator Vertical Card Compass

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentDual Push-to-Talk Switches Dual Toe Brakes Rosen Sun Visors Electric Pitch Trim Rudder Trim Wheel Pants Wingtip Strobes Wingtip Landing Lights Flashing Beacon Leather-Wrapped Control Yokes Control Wheel Steering Heated Pitot 4-Place Intercom