N3574X
1980 Piper Dakota -
FOR SALE
$179,900
This 1980 Dakota blends enduring airframe design with a thoughtfully modernized cockpit, creating a platform that feels remarkably current while retaining its classic ramp appeal. Upgraded avionics deliver the situational awareness, capability, and ease of operation today’s pilots expect, while the Dakota’s unmistakable presence turns heads wherever it parks.
Versatile by nature, this aircraft transitions effortlessly between efficient cross-country travel, dependable completion of your specific missions, and spontaneous weekend escapes. It offers a refined balance of practicality and style — equally at home taxiing up for a casual lunch stop or launching on a purposeful trip across multiple states. Honest, capable, and quietly sophisticated, this Dakota represents a timeless flying experience elevated by contemporary capability.
All representations in this advertisement are made by Seller. Steel Aviation has not inspected the aircraft or its logbooks, and strongly suggests that any Buyer arrange for a comprehensive pre-buy inspection of the same.
- Serial Number: 28-8011060
- Airframe Total Time: 3802
- Engine Total Time: 1730
- Prop Time: 1700
- Annual Due: 6/2026
- IFR Cert. Due: 3/2027
- Location: KGTF
/ Montana
This aircraft delivers a clean, refined take on personal aviation with a look that remains effortlessly relevant. The crisp white exterior is complemented by sleek gold, brown, and amber accents that introduce depth and visual interest while maintaining a polished, contemporary aesthetic.
Step inside to a cabin that immediately conveys thoughtful care and contemporary comfort. The well-maintained grey leather interior presents a clean, upscale look with a modern feel that elevates every flight experience. Smooth seating surfaces, supportive cushioning, and a tidy overall presentation create an environment that feels both fresh and inviting — equally suited for extended cross-country travel or quick local outings. This is an interior that reflects pride of ownership while delivering the comfort and style today’s pilots and passengers appreciate.
- Lycoming O-540 Engine
- Hartzell Two Blade Propellor
- Updated comfortable interior
- IFR Certified
- LED Landing Light
- Well taken care of by previous owners
- Complete Aircraft Logs
- Spacious Luggage compartment with built in tie downs
- WAAS Upgraded
- USB and USB-C Charging Ports
- Built in Tablet Mount
- Electric Trim
- Dual Push To Talk
- Blue Level Button
- Garmin GAD 13
- FlightStream 510
- McFarlane Door Stewards
- Custom Suncreens
- Bruce's Custom Aircraft Cover
- 4 Place Intercom
- Dual Garmin G5 Installation (ATT / HSI) with 4 hour dedicated standby battery
- Flight Director
- Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with LVL mode
- Garmin GMA 35C Audio Panel
- Garmin GTN750xi WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM
- Garmin GTX 345
- GDL 69A XM Weather/Radio
- JPI EDM 830 Engine Monitor
- Panel Mount for iPad
