1996 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Diamond DA20 A1 Katana for sale. Airplane is used for pilot training, kept under CAMO, with regular maintenance. Aircraft is capable of Night VFR flights.
Interior
6/10
Exterior
Exterior in good condition, aircraft is hangared.
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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JetAge
planecheck.com
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$83,569 *
€ 73,000
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Slovakia | May 03, 2026 | 61 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 (OM-LIF) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 7,649 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 DA20 Katana aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $65,254 to $418,430. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $83,569.
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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (OM-LIF) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Slovakia
SK
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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