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1985 PIPER DAKOTA
Starts from the median asking price of 108 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($169,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- Airframe time -1,275 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Engine time +130 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (45% of comps) +2.6%
- Autopilot (52% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (57% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 480 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper DAKOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,010 hrs |
| Engine time | 920 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KAP 100 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 64 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69 |
| Annual | June 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Air-conditioning 72 gallons fuel capacity in two tanks Wheel pants Wingtip landing lights Wingtip LED strobes Brackett air filter LED landing light in nose Rudder trim Cool air scoop Static wicks Four headrests Front seat shoulder harnesses 200 Lb baggage area
Avionics
King KMA 24 Audio panel Garmin GNS 530W color IFR moving map GPS/Com King KAP 100 autopilot with PSS 60 altitude hold add-on King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator King KCS 55a slaved HSI King KN 64 digital DME King KR 87 digital ADF with remote BFO Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in and out Garmin GDL-69 XM, WX data link WX-900 Stormscope Garmin flightstream 210 True airspeed indicator Fuel scan 450 fuel flow computer 12 volt power outlet Digital multi cylinder EGT Gauge Duel yoke mounted drilled push-to-talk buttons Sigtronics 4 place intercom Pilot yoke mounted clock/timer
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | DAKOTA |
| Serial Number | 28-8511001 |
| Registration # | N437NA |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,010 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,350 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 920 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | King KMA 24 Audio panel Garmin GNS 530W color IFR moving map GPS/Com King KAP 100 autopilot with PSS 60 altitude hold add-on King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator King KCS 55a slaved HSI King KN 64 digital DME King KR 87 digital ADF with remote BFO Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in and out Garmin GDL-69 XM, WX data link WX-900 Stormscope Garmin flightstream 210 True airspeed indicator Fuel scan 450 fuel flow computer 12 volt power outlet Digital multi cylinder EGT Gauge Duel yoke mounted drilled push-to-talk buttons Sigtronics 4 place intercom Pilot yoke mounted clock/timer |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28 236 Dakota
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28 236 Dakota (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 650 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 143 kts · 165 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 886.0 / 825.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-28-236 Dakota seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N437NA. More flight tracking ›
