After:
Piper Dakota Restoration Program Premier Edition
Before
Typical 1980 Dakota
After:
Piper Dakota Restoration Program Premier Edition
Before
Typical 1980 Dakota
After:
Piper Dakota Restoration Program Premier Edition
Why Dakota?
The Premier Edition Piper Dakota is a great choice for people seeking a pristine-condition four-place airplane that’s easy to fly and economical to own, with modern avionics and in top mechanical condition. The Dakota is one of the very few four-seat airplanes that can actually carry four full-sized adults plus 72 gallons of fuel and still have around 100 lbs. left for baggage. Aviation Consumer’s review of the aircraft says, “If we were in the market for a bigger Piper, we’d opt for the nicest Dakota we could find.”
The Premier Edition Piper Dakota is a great choice for people seeking a pristine-condition four-place airplane that’s easy to fly and economical to own, with modern avionics and in top mechanical condition. The Dakota is one of the very few four-seat airplanes that can actually carry four full-sized adults plus 72 gallons of fuel and still have around 100 lbs. left for baggage. Aviation Consumer’s review of the aircraft says, “If we were in the market for a bigger Piper, we’d opt for the nicest Dakota we could find.”
What’s the program?
The Premier Edition Dakota is actually a three level-program: The Silver Dakota, the Gold Dakota, and the Platinum Dakota (see chart below). The basic Silver Dakota includes:
- An extensive annual inspection ensuring all time life Items, service bulletins, and AD’s are complied with sn engine overhauled to factory-new tolerances, including new Lycoming cylinders.
- A new three-bladed propeller that increases performance and is quieter.
- An avionics package that is custom-designed to your equipment specifications.
- GTN750 or GTN650 (both WAAS enabled), GMA350 audio panel, GTX345R transponder with ADS-B in & out capability and includes traffic and weather; GNC225A 2nd navcom.
- Garmin G5 electronic attitude indicator with standby battery that indicates speed and altitude and Garmin G5 electronic H.S.I.
- Overhaul the existing autopilot fully coupled to ILS and WAAS.
- Completely refurbished vinyl interior. All seats are re-padded and side panels are redone.
- Complete strip and paint in the new Archer DX paint scheme in the colors of your choice.
- All new or overhauled components are covered with a manufacturer’s warranty.
The Gold and Platinum Dakotas provide a host of additional upgrades, giving you a truly customized aircraft. Regardless of the level you select, from acquisition of the airframe to delivery day, the process takes about three and one-half months to complete. The chart below details that information.
SILVER
AIRFRAME AND INTERIOR
- Overhauled Engine And Accessories With New Lycoming Cylinders
- New 3-blade Propeller
- New Premium Vinyl Interior With Nylon Carpet, Sidewall, Headliner And Plastic Trim Parts
- Complete Strip And Repaint In New Archer Dx Paint Scheme, Color Of Your Choice
AVIONICS
- Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator
- Garmin G5 H.s.i. With Nav Interface
- Garmin Gtn 650 Touchscreen Waas Gps Navigator
- Garmin Gtn225a 2nd Vhf Nav / Com
- Garmin Gma350 Audio Panel / Intercom
- Garmin Gi-106a #2 Nav Indicator
- Garmin Gtx345r Ads-b In/out Transponder With Bluetooth Connectivity And Fis-b Data Link Weather
- 406 Elt
- Edm700 Digital Engine Display
- Overhaul Existing Autopilot (If Equipped)
GOLD
AIRFRAME AND INTERIOR
- Overhauled Engine And Accessories With New Lycoming Cylinders
- New 3-blade Propeller
- New Premium Leather Interior With Wool Carpet, Sidewall, Headliner And Plastic Trim Parts
- Complete Strip And Repaint In New Archer Dx Paint Scheme, Color Of Your Choice
AVIONICS
- Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator
- Garmin G5 H.s.i. With Nav Interface
- Garmin Gtn 650 Touchscreen Waas Gps Navigator
- Garmin Gtn 225a 2nd Vhf Nav Com
- Garmin Gma35 Remote Audio Panel / Intercom
- Garmin Gi-106a #2 Nav Indicator
- Garmin Gtx345r Ads-b In/out Transponder With Bluetooth Connectivity And Fis-b Data Link Weather
- 406 Elt
- Edm700 Digital Engine Display
- Stec 55x Autopilot With Roll Steering
- Electric Trim
PLATINUM
AIRFRAME AND INTERIOR
- Overhauled Engine And Accessories With New Lycoming Cylinders
- New 3-blade Propeller
- New Premium Leather Interior With Wool Carpet, Sidewall, Headliner And Plastic Trim Parts
- Complete Strip And Repaint In New Archer Dx Paint Scheme, Color Of Your Choice
AVIONICS
- Garmin G500 Glass Panel With Synthetic Vision
- Garmin Gtn 750 Touchscreen Waas Gps Navigator
- Garmin Gtn225a 2nd Vhf Nav Com
- Garmin Gma35c Remote Audio Panel / Intercom
- Garmin Gi-106a #2 Nav Indicator
- Garmin Gtx345r Ads-b In/out Transponder With Bluetooth Connectivity And Fis-b Data Link Weather
- Sandia Quattro Backup Instrument
- 406 Elt
- Edm900 Digital Engine Display
- Stec 55x Autopilot With Roll Steering And Altitude Hold And Preselect
- Electric Trim