2006 Diamond DA40 for sale

2006 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$270,000 from 2 sources
Location Morrisville, NC
Total Time 4,295 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,942 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 40.599
Reg # N230DS
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Full avionics list and photos are available at lifestyleaviation.com/aircraft-for-sale

Description

Well maintained aircraft with NDH, hangared. 4295 TTAF; Lycoming IO-360M1A engine 1900 TTSOH. Cylinder pressures in 76-78 range and all oil analyses clean. New Prop and governor overhaul (0 hours). Current annual. ADS-B and GPS done in 2018 with repair of line select keys for PFD MFD by Garmin. Garmin G-1000 updated and current. King 140 autopilot with altitude pre-select. Trade-A-Plane only shows a preview. To make an informed decision, you need the complete details... On our website at lifestyleaviation.com/aircraft-for-sale you'll find every photo in high resolution, full downloadable logbooks, dates of the last annual and inspections, useful load data, full equipment lists, and available financing programs. You'll also be able to compare this aircraft to others in the same category and text directly with a LifeStyle Aviation sales counselor for an immediate response. Type lifestyleaviation.com/aircraft-for-sale into your browser or simply search Google for "LifeStyle Aviation."

Engine

Full engine times, history, and inspection records available at lifestyleaviation.com/aircraft-for-sale

Propeller

Complete airframe details, photos, and logs at lifestyleaviation.com/aircraft-for-sale

Interior

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Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
George Niemann
trade-a-plane.com
$270,000
LifeStyle Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Diamond DA40

This 2006 Diamond DA40 (N230DS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,295 hours on the airframe. There are currently 88 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,900 to $733,889. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $270,000.

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 4,295 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: 4,295 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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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 N230DS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Morrisville, NC

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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 N230DS against the NTSB accident database.

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