2004 Diamond DA40
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin G1000 Primary Flight Display(PFD) Garmin G1000 Multi-Function Display(MFD) Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Garmin GMA1347 Digital AudioController Garmin GIA63 (2) COM/NAV/ILS/GPS Garmin GTX345R Transponder Bendix-King KAP140 2-Axis A/P w/ Alt.Pre-Select Solid State Air Data Computer (ADC) Garmin GMU44 Magnetometer Integrated Dual Nav/Com G1000 GDL 69 XM Weather Datalink Terrain and Obstacle Mapping Garmin GRS77 Computer Att/Hdg Ref Sys Backup Airspeed
Attitude and AltimeterDescription
Beautiful cross country machine, very fuel efficient and extremely fun to fly. At typical cruise, it burns about 9 gallons per hour at 143 knots. The interior was meticulously redone top to bottom in 2024 along with a new sticker kit. The plane went through an extensive annual this November going over every inspection and airworthiness item to ensure the aircraft is ready to sell. Registration Number: N127X Total Time: 3754 Hours Engine Time: 248 on IO-360-M1A Prop Time: 248 MT 3-blade Annual Due: Completed Nov 2025 Useful load on wheels: 890 lbs Max Gross Weight: 2,645 lbs Interior: Full new interior and carpets installed 2024 Inspections: MSI/2000hr inspection just completed Nov 2025 IFR Cert completed Nov 2025 Garmin 1000 ICA 2025 ELT battery replaced 2025 PowerFlow Exhaust ICA inspection 2025 Bonding Test 2025 Aircraft went through extensive annual and had every Airworthy issue addressed. Replaced G1000 PFD, Cowling interior completely repaired with heat protection paint.
Engine
Engine Hours: 248 Hours SMOH Lycoming IO-360-M1A Prop Hours: 248 Hours PTSO MT 3-Blade Prop
Interior
10 out of 10
Exterior
7 out of 10
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nick Kilgore
trade-a-plane.com
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$275,000
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Charlotte, NC | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Diamond DA40
This 2004 Diamond DA40 (N127X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,754 hours on the airframe. There are currently 95 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,900 to $733,701. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $275,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $52/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 3,754 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.
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Diamond DA40 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N127X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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
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