1996 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1996 DIAMOND DA20-A1 KATANA For Sale in Vancouver, British Columbia PRICE DUDUCED! Factory New Rotax 912 S3 (100hp) new engine mounts and muffler, hinges, rudder cables and "s" tubes, Nose landing gear strut, brake pedals assemblies, New upgraded hoses not requiring 5-year replacement. among numerous miscellaneous parts, such as bearings, brake pads, etc. Canopy and cowling freshly painted, Entire Aircraft Diamond Coated and Polished expected a 2-3 lifespan before new application, equipped with Apollo GX-60, Garmin Aera 660, aircraft canopy cover and newly replaced seat covers. All service bulletins have been complied with and flies and shows very well. Very economical to own.
Engine
Installed Factory New Engine 2023
Propeller
Hoffmann HO-V353F/170FQ 2-blade Fixed Pitch Propeller 10 year overhaul by Hope Aero done October 19, 2020
Interior
Number of Seats
Exterior
DA20 Katana Stripe Package in Grey and Red Accent
Inspection
Last Annual Feb 2022 THIS AIRCRAFT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND VERIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
Modifications / STCs
• Wing Tip Strobes
• Electric Trim w/ LED Indicator
• Canopy cover
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aviation Unlimited
aviationunlimited.com
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$103,000
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Canada | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
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Aviation Unlimited
controller.com
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$103,000
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Vancouver, BC, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Aviation Unlimited
controlleremea.co.uk
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$104,600 *
GBP £77,843
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Vancouver, BC, Canada | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Aviation Unlimited
aviationtrader.com.au
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$106,176
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Vancouver, BC, Canada | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA20 Katana
This 1996 Diamond DA20 Katana (C-GDAI) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,309 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 DA20 Katana aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $65,362 to $418,430. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $103,000.
The DA20 Katana cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 525 nm (972 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,120 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA20 Katana — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GDAI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check C-GDAI against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $87,668–$102,437.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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