2005 Diamond DA40 for sale

2005 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$264,900
Location Houston, TX
Total Time 1,476 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,476 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 40.484
Reg # N123NA
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

This is an excellent personal aircraft. Not previously used in a flight school. No damage, complete logs, hangared. AF time looks high. Likely from power on during mx work. Owner's mission changed and does not have time to keep the plane active.

Interior

Leather in great condition Front seats have sheep skin covers

Inspection

Annual completed March 2026

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
EMC Jet
aircraftdealer.com
$254,900
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$254,900
Emcjet
controller.com
$264,900
Emcjet
controlleremea.co.uk
$269,946 *
GBP £200,484
Emcjet
aviationtrader.com.au
$273,068

* 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 2005 Diamond DA40 (N123NA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,476 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 $264,900.

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 1,476 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 524 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,476 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 registration data pending for N123NA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Houston, TX

Seller reported 926 more aircraft in TX →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N123NA against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aircraftdealer.com

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