N389CA: Piper DAKOTA

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UNDER SALES CONTRACT 
Extremely low-time Dakota. Meticulously cared for with just 930 hrs total time. Brand new 3-blade prop. Air conditioning, new LED Light package, ADS-B, Silver crown radio package with KFC-150 AP.   
This is truly a remarkable example of one of Pipers finest performing single engine aircraft. It is quite possibly the lowest time Dakota in the US and currently for sale. 
From 1986 to 1994 Piper produced only 55 examples of the late model PA-28-236 Dakota of which this is S/n 25 and is completely original. Chad 909-645 3777
  

Avionics

Dual King KY-197 Com radios
King KNS 80 NAV-DME with King KI-525 HSI slaved and Flight Director
King KN 53 Nav with GS/VOR, KMA 24 Audio Panel
KFC 150 Digital autopilot with disconnect, fully coupled approaches.
ADS-B Out, King KT-79 Txp, King KR-87 ADF, 3M Stormscope
Electric Trim, Dual PTT, OAT, Carb Ice detector, DC 4 place Intercom, BOSE LEMO Intercom also.
JPI/EDM Instruments 700 engine monitor with Fuel Flow
Avionics Master/Alternate Static/Heated Pitot

Aircraft is ready for customers choice of glass cockpit upgrade depending on their preferences. A Garmin package with either G3X or GI-275's plus GPS navigator-comm, etc. A Full glass cockpit install would make the aircraft an excellent like-new performer at a huge discount to what a new aircraft of this spec/capability would be. Also, the KFC-150 AP can be replaced with the new direct fit Bendix King AeroCruze 230 digital AP.
  

Airframe

1989 Piper Dakota PA-28-236 N389CA 
S/N:28-11025

Total Time Airframe: 929 Hours.  
Useful load: 1083 lbs.
  

Engines / Mods

Original factory new engine Lycoming O-540-J3A5D  (S/n L-24286-40A) 235HP with 2000 TBO.
929 Hrs since new. Compressions: 1/76 2/77 3/74 4/72 5/77 6/76
Recent Boroscope at Annual shows cylinders/rings/valves in great condition. 

New Hartzell 3-blade Scimitar Top Prop Propeller STC installed new in mid 2023.
2 hrs with new large chrome spinner. ($20K cost)
  

Interior / Exterior

Exterior: Original red and gray scheme with matterhorn white - very good condition (Original Paint). Tinted windshield and tinted cabin windows in excellent condition. Pilot side window. Rated 8/10

Interior: Refreshed interior, Garrett leather seats with sheepskin pilot/co-pilot seat covers. 
Gray wool carpet with gray fabric side panels. Headliner great condition. Interior is in excellent condition. (Original interior). Rated 8/10
  

Remarks

History:
This is truly a remarkable example of one of Pipers finest performing single engine aircraft. It is quiet possibly the lowest time Dakota currently for sale. From 1986 to 1994 Piper produced only 55 examples of the late model PA-28-236 Dakota.  This aircraft has had 2 owners since new, with the first owner  based in Illinois who flew it for 130 hrs from 1989 to 1990, then the aircraft came to California with its second owner who flew it for 800 hrs from 1990 to 2023. Excellent meticulous maintenance has been performed over the aircraft's life to include all AD's as well as all SB's. No damage history, full comprehensive maintenance history. Complete logbooks. Recent comprehensive annual inspection completed and now due Feb 2024. Pitot Static/IFR cert due Feb 2025. Always hangared. Aircraft title is clear with no liens or encumbrances. Buyer to verify with title.

Spec sheet available upon request.

Riverside Air Service makes no warranties expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. Buyers should rely on their own inspection of the aircraft and should verify all information for accuracy. This is aircraft is owned by Riverside Air Service, Inc. Aircraft subject to prior sale.
  

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