2006 Diamond DA40 for sale

2006 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$311,061
Location Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Region (East France), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Total Time 1,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,500 hrs
Seats 4
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

G1000

Description

A beautiful DA40 Excellent condition, extremely well kept, always hangered, high spec G1000, IFR equipment. Manufactured in Canada. Bought in 2009 from the first owner in the US at 171 hours and imported into Europe. Current and second owner selling due to a change in lifestyle and lack of utilization. Based at LGFJ East France. Always hangared, RGV maintenance service history, no damage history. Just out of annual inspection in May 2024, during the annual inspection, the propeller was overhauled, and the major structural inspection was conducted to provide complete peace of mind for the new owner. UK & EU VAT PAID.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
777 Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$311,061 *
GBP £231,019
777 Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$317,088 *
AUD $442,022

* 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 2006 Diamond DA40 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,500 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 $311,061.

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 1,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 500 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: 1,500 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Region (East France), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

FR

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

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