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 559 NM/644 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 $105,500.00. A $52,750.00 loan over 120 months including $219.79 per month in interest equates to a $2,645.08 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the PIPER Dakota has total variable costs of $90,787.50, total fixed costs of $21,905.00, and an annual budget of $112,692.50. This breaks down to $250.43 per hour.