1997 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Diamond DA20-A1 Katana G-BXTS | GTN650 | Fresh Deep Annual | £75,000 Price: £75,000 Location: Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ) Description: Diamond DA20-A1 Katana G-BXTS offered for sale at £75,000, based at Gloucestershire Airport. This aircraft is currently undergoing a comprehensive deep annual inspection, including full corrosion treatment, and will be delivered in excellent and beautiful condition, ready for immediate summer flying. Well-equipped and professionally maintained, this is a strong example of the type, equally suited to private ownership, hour building or flight training use. Key Features: • Rotax 912 engine – reliable and economical • Garmin GTN 650 (Nav/Com/SSR) with terrain and traffic awareness • Garmin Aera 760 portable GPS • Overhauled propeller • Maintained under CAMO for the past 3 years as a training aircraft • Includes aircraft and prop covers and wheel spats Why this aircraft stands out: • Deep annual in progress – corrosion addressed properly, nothing deferred • Proven training aircraft with consistent maintenance history • Low operating costs and excellent fuel economy at only 3.5usg ph at 110kts • Summer-ready with no work required All paperwork and maintenance records available on request. Dave Lewins 07958 748837
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Engine
Date Of New Engine Installation: 14/04/2017
Propeller
Hoffman 2-Blade Variable Pitch Propeller Total Time Propeller: 250 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: 25/09/2024
Interior
Blue Leather Interior Replaced 2022 - 9/10
Exterior
White with Blue Details - 7.5/10
Inspection
Aircraft Delivered With New Annual Inspection - September 2025
Modifications / STCs
• LED Lights
• Fuselage & Propeller Covers
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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Listing Source
aso.com
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$79,995
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United Kingdom | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Blue Leather Interior Replaced
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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FL | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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Flightline Aviation Limted
controller.com
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$100,656
$101,755
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London, United Kingdom | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Flightline Aviation Limted
aviationtrader.com.au
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$101,597 *
AUD $145,661
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London, London, United Kingdom | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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Flightline Aviation Limted
controlleremea.co.uk
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$102,124 *
GBP £76,000
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London, London, United Kingdom | Apr 03, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$100,780 *
£75,000
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South West, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 16 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 1997 Diamond DA20 Katana (G-BXTS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,700 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 $100,656.
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 (G-BXTS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
London, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle 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 database checked for G-BXTS.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-BXTS). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $89,002–$102,156.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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