1979 Piper Dakota for sale

1979 Piper Dakota

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$169,950Great Deal
Location CA
Total Time 2,477 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7911039
Reg # N3831Q
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 143 kts (265 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GTN 750 COM/NAV/GPS System Garmin GMA 35C Audio Panel/ Intercom System Garmin GTX 345 WAAS ADSB In/Out Transponder Garmin G5 HSI Indicator Bendix/King KX 155 NAV/COM Bendix/King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. Indicator JPI EDM 830 Engine Data Management System 406 MHZ ELT-345 Avionics Cooling Fan Avionics Master Switch Piper Auto Control III B Auto Pilot Electric Trim Dual PTT Pilot and Copilot Yoke Vertical Card Compass

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1230.12 Lbs. IFR Cert.: February 2024 Annual Inspection: April 2025

Exterior: All Over White with Dark Metallic Blue and Light Metallic Blue

Interior: Original Piperluxurious Interior with Super Soundproofing

Including: Wing Tip and Tail Stobe Lights Wheel Pants External Power Outlet LC2 Quartz Chrnometer Clock/Stopwatch Vert. Adjustable Front Seat

Interior

 Original Piperluxurious Interior with Super Soundproofing

Exterior

All Over White with Dark Metallic Blue and Light Metallic Blue

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1230.12 Lbs. IFR Cert.: February 2024 Annual Inspection: April 2025

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$169,950
Listing Source
aso.com
$169,950
$179,950
Robert Couches
aircraftdealer.com
$169,950
American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
$169,950
$179,950
Original Piper
globalplanesearch.com
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Dakota

This 1979 Piper Dakota (N3831Q) is a single engine piston with 2,477 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 $169,950.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (MILLER MARTIN B)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,477 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

Registered Owner

MILLER MARTIN B

Registration Address

PORTOLA VALLEY, CA

Certificate Issued

2015-10-27

Airworthiness

1983-03-31

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 745 more aircraft in CA →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N3831Q.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso.com, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$187,075
Range: $179,937 — $195,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-9%
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