N2859A - 1979 PIPER TURBO DAKOTA
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1979
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
TURBO DAKOTA
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
3873.6
Range
633 NM
Max Takeoff Weight
2,900 lb
Basic Empty Weight
1,795.09 lb
Useful Load
1,104.91 lb
Complete Logs
Yes
Airframe Notes
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 Manufacturer
CONTINENTAL
Engine Model
TSIO360FB
Engine Serial Number
299608-R
Engine Horsepower
200 HP
Engine Time
342.2
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine TBO
2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
2009
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1657.8
Turbocharged
Yes
Engine Notes
MERLYN WASTEGATE / OIL SEPARATORAIRFLOW SYSTEMS INTER-COOLERROTO-MASTER TURBOCHARGER
Props
Prop Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop Time
406.09
Prop Time Since
SMOH
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Notes
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 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.
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection completed June 5, 2026
Airworthy
Yes
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