1979 Piper Dakota for sale

1979 Piper Dakota

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$162,900
Location Kokomo, IN
Total Time 4,330 hrs
Engine SMOH 395 hrs
Serial # 28-7911228
Reg # N2889G
Cruise 143 kts (265 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: King KMA-24 Audio Panel with a 4 Place Intercom Garmin GNS-530 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com 1 Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Com 2 King KT-76 Transponder Garmin GDL-88 for ADS-B In/Out Garmin Flightstream 210 Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold King KN-64 DME (inop) Additional Equipment Modifications: Alpha Systems AOA WX900 Stormscope Standby Electric Artificial Horizon Electric Trim Digital Tachometer Standby Vacuum System Alternate Static Source Vertical Fin Red Beacon Wingtip Strobes Wingtip Landing Lights JPI 700 GEM Carburetor Ice Detection System Bogert Copper Cables ACK 406MH ELT FAR 91.411 .413 valid through November 2026 Last Recorded Compressions 1.) 75 2.) 77 3.) 76 4.) 77 5.) 73 6.) 75

Description

Low Total Time, Autopilot with Altitude Hold, Garmin 530W This Dakota has all of the right upgrades including a Garmin GNS-530W GPS! It also has an autopilot with altitude hold making it a great IFR platform! With the low time engine, this Dakota is ready to take you anywhere! Logs are available on our website:

Engine

Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-21500-40A Engine Model: O-540-J3A5D Engine HP: 235hp Engine Hours since Overhaul: 395.17 Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits Date of Overhaul: March 2016 Overhaul Shop: Columbia Aircraft Services, Inc. Prop Overhaul Date: February 2018 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 275hr

Propeller

Last Annual Competed: February 2026

Interior

Exterior Condition: 8/10: The aircraft was stripped and painted in 2005 in a white and blue Piper Scheme. The exterior presents in great condition, with a glossy, well-maintained paint finish and clean, straight body lines throughout; reflecting careful ownership and consistent upkeep. Interior Condition: 7/10: Blue w/ cloth seats. Though original, the interior presents itself in good overall condition with well-preserved materials and a classic, period-correct look. Normal wear is evident on seating and trim, but everything remains clean, functional, and representative of careful use over time.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Piper Dakota

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N2889G) is a single engine piston with 4,330 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 Dakota aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $109,000 to $494,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $162,900.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,330 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Dakota — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
143 kts (265 km/h)
Max Speed
148 kts (274 km/h)
Range
650 nm (1,204 km)
Max Weight
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2889G.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kokomo, IN

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N2889G against the NTSB accident database.

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