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    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
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    1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA

    $341,261 
    Price entered as: USD $241,000
    Aircraft Location:San Carlos, California, USA

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    David Bockholt

    Contact:David Bockholt

    Redwood City, California, USA

    General

    Year
    1979
    Manufacturer
    Model
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    N2859A
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    SQL
    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.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    3,873.6
    Range
    633 Nm
    Max Takeoff Weight
    1,315.42 kg
    Basic Empty Weight
    814.24 kg
    Useful Load
    501.18 kg
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe
    Anti-Collision strobe lights- wing tips and tail beacon. No damage history Wingtip landing lights Fixed gear Paint and Interior upholstery upgrades done in 2001

    Engine

    Engine 1 Make/Model
    CONTINENTAL TSIO360FB
    Engine Serial Number
    299608-R
    Engine Horsepower
    149.14 kW
    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
    Engine Manufacturer
    MERLYN WASTEGATE / OIL SEPARATORAIRFLOW SYSTEMS INTER-COOLERROTO-MASTER TURBOCHARGER

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop Time
    406.09 SMOH
    Number of Blades
    2
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Specs
    PROPELLER MODEL F8459A-8R

    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

    Avionics

    GPS 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    GPS 1 Model
    GNS530W
    GPS 2 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    GPS 2 Model
    GNS430W
    Transponder 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Transponder 1 Model
    GTX330ES
    Autopilot Manufacturer
    S-TEC
    Autopilot Model
    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

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2001
    Exterior
    Paint is in good shape. Plane has been in: T-Shade, Hangar and Tie downs. Always covered with a custom Aircraft cover, included.

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2001
    Number of Seats
    4
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior
    Light Tan leather seat and side wall upholstery. Black thin pile carpet on all floor space. Pilot and Co-pilot have included shoulder restraints.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Last Annual Inspection completed June 5, 2026
    Airworthy
    Yes
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