1999 Diamond DA20 Katana
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
1999 Diamond DA-20-C1 Katana in solid condition, ideal for flight training or time building. Canadian-built aircraft with efficient operating costs and excellent handling.
Engine
Continental IO-240-B3B 125hp 1573 hrs SMOH (TBO 2200) Compression as of March 27th, 2026: #1 72/80, #2 74/80, #3 72/80, #4 72/80 Propeller MT PROPELLER MT 175R 150-2CA 350 Hrs SOH
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guillaume Bernier
trade-a-plane.com
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$82,500
|
Petawawa, ON, Canada | Apr 01, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA20 Katana
This 1999 Diamond DA20 Katana (C-GSMT) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,340 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 $82,500.
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 (C-GSMT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $93,000–$107,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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