2008 Diamond DA40 for sale

2008 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$399,001within typical asking range
Location Lognes, Seine-et-Marne, France
Total Time 3,218 hrs
Engine SMOH 200 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # D4-348
Reg # F-HPDF France
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN G1000 Avionics/Radios: Full IFR equipted G1000 legacy without WAAS/SBAS KAP 140 Autopilot GTX 33 R transponder ELT 406 MHz DME integrated in Garmin 1000 Drum standby instruments

Description

C L Aviation vous propose la vente en exclusivit ce superbe Diamond DA40 NG de 2008, un monomoteur moderne reconnu pour sa fiabilit , son efficacit nerg tique et son faible co t d'exploitation. quip du moteur diesel Austro Engine AE300 de 165 ch, fonctionnant au Jet-A1, ce DA40 NG offre une combinaison remarquable de performances, d'autonomie et d' conomie d'utilisation. R f rence incontournable du voyage a rien moderne, il s duit aussi bien les propri taires priv s que les coles de pilotage et op rateurs professionnels. Totalisant 3 470 heures cellule, cet appareil b n ficie d'un historique d'entretien rigoureux et est jour de maintenance, pr t tre exploit imm diatement. Motorisation : - Austro Engine AE300 165 ch - 450 heures depuis R vision G n rale (RG) - Fonctionnement au Jet-A1 - Faible consommation et co ts d'exploitation ma tris s H lice : - 940 heures depuis R vision G n rale (RG) Avionique ; - Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit - Double cran haute d finition PFD/MFD - Gestion int gr e des param tres moteur et navigation - Certification IFR L'environnement Garmin G1000 offre une conscience situationnelle exceptionnelle et un confort de pilotage particuli rement appr ci lors des voyages et op rations IFR. tat de maintenance : - L'appareil b n ficie d'un suivi technique rigoureux avec l'ensemble des Airworthiness Directives (AD) et Service Bulletins (SB) applicables r alis s conform ment aux recommandations du constructeur. - Parmi les travaux majeurs r cemment effectu s figure l'application de la Directive de Navigabilit EASA EU-2024-0172-E concernant certains moteurs Austro Engine. Les op rations prescrites, incluant le remplacement des pistons et des l ments associ s concern s, ont t r alis es conform ment aux exigences du constructeur et des autorit s de navigabilit . - Les rapports d'intervention, certificats de conformit et dossiers techniques correspondants sont disponibles sur demande aupr s de l agence. Caract ristiques principales : - Mod le : DA40 NG - Ann e : 2008 - Cellule : 3 470 heures totales - Moteur Austro Engine AE300 165 ch - 450 heures depuis RG moteur - H lice : 940 heures depuis RG - Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit - Certification IFR - AD SB jour - Suivi sous CAMO Une excellente opportunit d'acqu rir un Diamond DA40 NG IFR b n ficiant d'un historique de maintenance rigoureux, d'une avionique Garmin G1000 et des derni res mises niveau de navigabilit constructeur. Airplane time state: AFTT : 3470h ENG TIME : 450h SNEW PROP TIME : 940h SNEW

Engine

AUSTRO AE300, 168 PS, Time: 200 h, TBO: 2000 h

Propeller

TSOH: 690 hrs / 2022 1710 Remaining

Interior

Interior in good condition 6/10 Beige interior. Ergonomic seats and backrests Baggage extension with separate compartment

Exterior

Exterior in good condition 7/10

Inspection

Fresh 1000 hrs insp. + MSB-E4-042 ARC: 11/2024 Engine AE300 TSN: 200 hrs / summer 2023

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$399,001
$400,026

* 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 2008 Diamond DA40 (F-HPDF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,218 hours on the airframe. There are currently 88 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $171 to $720,403. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $399,001.

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 3,218 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: 3,218 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 (F-HPDF) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lognes, Seine-et-Marne, 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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for F-HPDF.

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

Price History

15 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero, planecheck.com, aircraft24.com, aviastock.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $343,679–$364,174.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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