2003 Diamond DA40 for sale

2003 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$240,806
Location Spain
Total Time 7,433 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # EC-IQE Spain
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

2x Garmin GNS 430 (no Waas) Engine Data Management System JPI EDM 930-4C Anunciator Panel Mid Continent MD41-1488 Double auxiliar USB Mid Continent TA102 Autopilot Bendix/King KC140 Transponder Garmin GTX 327 DME Bendix/King KN62A ADF Bendix/King KR87 LPV Capability.

Description

Training aircraft, last one available.

Great condition and well cared currently flying. A lot of spare parts are included without cost, of a value of more than 15,000 €

Interior

Grey leather (renewed).

Exterior

White and green stripes

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
MarcsAero.com
planecheck.com
$240,806 *
€ 210,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Diamond DA40

This 2003 Diamond DA40 (EC-IQE) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,433 hours on the airframe. There are currently 88 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $171 to $722,419. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $240,806.

The DA40 cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 635 nm (1,176 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,400 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9.5 GPH (36 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $59/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 7,433 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,433 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $142 for pre-purchase inspection

Diamond DA40 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Speed
147 kts (272 km/h)
Range
635 nm (1,176 km)
Ceiling
16,400 ft (4,999 m)
Max Weight
2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)
Useful Load
780 lbs (354 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
40 gal (151 L)
Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH (36 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DIAMOND DA40

Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH
~$62/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DIAMOND DA40. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (EC-IQE) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Spain

ES

Seller reported

Title 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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for EC-IQE.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (EC-IQE). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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