1996 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
My DV22 Speed Katana is the only Katana available with the Rotax 914 Turbo Engine giving an unparalled Performance especially at FL 100 and above: 150 kts with only 18 Liters of normal car fuel and 6 Hours endurance. 120 Litre fuel, an S Tec 50 Autopilot installed with altitude hold. Engine and Propeller has been overhauled a few months ago. This unique Aircraft is only sold due to age of the owner.
Interior
8/10
Exterior
8/10
Modifications / STCs
• Big fuel Tank 120 Liters giving a 6 Hour endurance
• Big Bagge compartment due to Wing Tanks
• Special Point scheme.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Diamond Used Aircraft sale
planecheck.com
|
$169,711 *
€ 148,000
|
Austria | May 03, 2026 | 75 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 (OE-AHT) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,630 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 $169,711.
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 (OE-AHT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Austria
AT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for OE-AHT.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (OE-AHT). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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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