PIPER Dakota Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The PIPER Dakota, production in 1979 – 1994, requires a one man crew and can be configured in 5 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 17,500′, a optimal cruise speed of 139 knots/160 MPH, and a 821 NM/945 SM seats-full range. The PIPER Dakota has a 1,185′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 2,262′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 03’08” cabin high, 03’04” cabin wide, and 09’06” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 26.00 ft^3; 26.00 ft^3 being internal and N/A ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft PIPER Dakota is $108,485.63. A $52,750.00 loan over 10 years including $219.79 per month in interest equates to a $2,645.08 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $5.00 per-gallon, the PIPER Dakota has total variable costs of $77,4N/A, total fixed costs of $62,855.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $140,255.00. How much does it cost to fly: $311.68 per hour.
Maximal total range:
821 NM / 945 SM
Cruise speed:
139 knots / 160 MPH
Average price:
$108,485.63
Number of passengers:
5 people
PIPER Dakota |
Flying 450 Hours per Year |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $5.00 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $62,855.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $77,4N/A |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $140,255.00 |
| Cost per hour | $311.68 |
PIPER Dakota |
High–low pricing |
| Highest Price | $139,000.00 |
| Lowest Price | $77,971.25 |
| Average Price | $108,485.63 |
| Avg. w/o High & Low | $0.00 |