1996 Diamond DA20 Katana for sale

1996 Diamond DA20 Katana

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$90,336within typical asking range
Location Poland
Total Time 7,932 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # SP-ACS Poland
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics Garmin GNC255 Garmin GTX-328 Artex ME-406

Description

Certified to intentional spin ! CAMO PART 145 Great for UPRT ADV training The reason for sale is to replace the fleet with a new one. It is possible to sell 3 x DA-20

Interior

7/10

Exterior

9/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Arkadiusz Jesionek
planecheck.com
$90,336 *
€ 79,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Diamond DA20 Katana

This 1996 Diamond DA20 Katana (SP-ACS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 7,932 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 $90,336.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,932 hours
Budget $82 for pre-purchase inspection

Diamond DA20 Katana — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
525 nm (972 km)
Ceiling
13,120 ft (3,999 m)
Max Weight
1,654 lbs (750 kg)
Useful Load
606 lbs (275 kg)
Horsepower
125 HP
Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH (21 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DIAMOND DA20 Katana

Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH
~$36/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DIAMOND DA20 Katana. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (SP-ACS) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Poland

PL

Seller reported

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 SP-ACS against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: planecheck.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within 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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