PIPER Dakota Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The PIPER Dakota, manufactured from 1979 - 1994, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 5 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 17,500', a normal cruise speed of 139 KTS/160 MPH, and a 821 NM/945 SM seats-full range. The PIPER Dakota has a 1,185' balanced field length and 2,262' landing distance. The cabin measures 03'08" high, 03'04" wide, and 09'06" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 26.00 ft^3; 26.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned PIPER Dakota is $166,258.75. A $94,500.00 loan over 120 months including $393.75 per month in interest equates to a $4,738.58 per-period payment. Based on 200 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the PIPER Dakota has total variable costs of $40,350.00, total fixed costs of $82,885.00, and an annual budget of $123,235.00. This breaks down to $616.18 per hour.