1996 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1996 Diamond DA20-A1 Katana. Powered by a Rotax 912-A3 engine, 80 hp, overhauled in 2020. 1270 hours since major overhaul. TBO 2000 hours. Fuel burn approx. 3.5–4.0 US gallons per hour. Hoffmann HO-V352F 2-blade composite variable pitch propeller, overhauled by Hoffmann Propeller Germany in 2020, 17 hours since overhaul.
Ideal for pilot training, hour building, or cost-effective personal flying. Privately owned and flown.
Selling to make space for a new aircraft.
Interior
Interior features new leather seats (2023), side-by-side configuration.
Exterior
Overall white with black and gold shaded striping
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Howarth Aviation
planecheck.com
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$85,000
|
US Pennsylvania, PA | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$85,000
|
Pottstown, PA | Mar 23, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA20 Katana
This 1996 Diamond DA20 Katana (N83RF) is a single engine piston with 3,005 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 DA20 Katana aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $66,399 to $418,430. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $85,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N83RF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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