This 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota offers strong useful load and cruise performance, with the same owner for 20 years. It features a low-time turbocharged engine, capable Garmin avionics, S-TEC 55X autopilot, active traffic, and numerous performance and comfort upgrades. Contact john@aceaviation.net for more information.
1979 Piper Turbo Dakota
N2859A
SN: 28-7921070
Location: KSQL
Annual: June 5, 2026
Aircraft Total Time: 3,874.0
Gross Weight: 2,900 lbs
Useful Load: 1,104.91 lbs
Empty Weight: 1,795.09 lbs
Engine:
Engine 1 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL TSIO360FB
Engine Serial Number: 299608-R
Engine Horsepower: 200 HP
Engine 1 Time: 342.2 SMOH (Engine TBO: 2000)
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New: 2009
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul: 1657.8
Engine Notes: MERLYN WASTEGATE / OIL SEPARATOR / AIRFLOW SYSTEMS INTER-COOLER / ROTO-MASTER TURBOCHARGER
Props:
Prop Manufacturer: HARTZELL
Prop Time: 406.09 SMOH
Number of Blades: 2
Blade Composition: Aluminum
Prop Notes: PROPELLER MODEL F8459A-8R
Avionics/Radios:
GPS 1: GARMIN GNS530W
GPS 2: GARMIN GNS430W
Transponder 1: GARMIN GTX330ES
Autopilot: S-TEC SYSTEM 55X
ADS-B Equipped: Yes
WAAS: Yes
LPV: Yes
Active Traffic: Yes
Terrain Warning System: Yes
Engine Monitor: Yes
Avionics master with 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 II AM/FM & Disc CD
Exterior:
Year Painted: 2001
Exterior Notes: 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 Notes: Light Tan leather seat and side wall upholstery.
Black thin pile carpet on all floor space.
Pilot and Co-pilot have included shoulder restraints.
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
Inspection Status:
Last Annual Inspection completed June 5, 2026
Digitized Logs upon request
Airworthy: Yes
Contact john@aceaviation.net for more information
Avionics / Equipment
Avionics/Radios:
GPS 1: GARMIN GNS530W
GPS 2: GARMIN GNS430W
Transponder 1: GARMIN GTX330ES
Autopilot: S-TEC SYSTEM 55X
ADS-B Equipped: Yes
WAAS: Yes
LPV: Yes
Active Traffic: Yes
Terrain Warning System: Yes
Engine Monitor: Yes
Avionics master with 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 II AM/FM & Disc CD
Engine:
Engine 1 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL TSIO360FB
Engine Serial Number: 299608-R
Engine Horsepower: 200 HP
Engine 1 Time: 342.2 SMOH (Engine TBO: 2000)
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New: 2009
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul: 1657.8
Engine Notes: MERLYN WASTEGATE / OIL SEPARATOR / AIRFLOW SYSTEMS INTER-COOLER / ROTO-MASTER TURBOCHARGER
Props:
Prop Manufacturer: HARTZELL
Prop Time: 406.09 SMOH
Number of Blades: 2
Blade Composition: Aluminum
Prop Notes: PROPELLER MODEL F8459A-8R
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
Interior / Exterior
Exterior:
Year Painted: 2001
Exterior Notes: 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 Notes: Light Tan leather seat and side wall upholstery.
Black thin pile carpet on all floor space.
Pilot and Co-pilot have included shoulder restraints.
Remarks
Inspection Status:
Last Annual Inspection completed June 5, 2026
Digitized Logs upon request
Airworthy: Yes
Contact john@aceaviation.net for more information
