1979 Piper Dakota 236

Overview
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!

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Price:
$162,900 USD
Offered By: Aircraft Ownership Solutions
Registration: N2889G
S/N: 28-7911228
Home Airport: KOKK (Airnav)
Location: Kokomo, Indiana
United States
Days Active: 18 days ago
Airframe
Last Annual Competed: February 2026

Logbook Condition:
Complete and well detailed since new
Total Time: 4,330 Hours
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
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
Engines & Props
Engine Make: Lycoming
Engine Serial #: L-21500-40A
Engine Model: O-540-J3A5D
Engine HP: 235hp

Useful Load: 1225.42lb
Useable Fuel: 72gal

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.

Last Annual Competed: February 2026
Prop Overhaul Date: February 2018
Hours since Prop Overhaul: 275hr
Engine Hours: 395.2 SMOH
Interior & Exterior
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.
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.
Year Painted: 2005
Other Info
Inspection Status:
FAR 91.411 & .413 valid through November 2026

Last Annual Competed: February 2026
Damage: Yes
Damage Notes:
The aircraft had a landing incident in 1979 when it veered off of the runway to avoid a plane landing in the opposite direction. The leading edge of the wings were damaged and repaired. See 337 form for details.
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