2008 Diamond DA40 for sale

2008 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$379,795Overpriced
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
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

345.000€ VAT Free / Private DA40-NG aircraft with CAMO maintenance by SEGA and always maintained in PART 145 workshop. Powered by a reliable Austro Engine AE 300 with 168PS. VAT already paid. Available for pre buy inspection in Europe Kardex attached below No damage history

Engine

Austro Engine AE 300

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 1 active offer

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controller.com
$379,795
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$405,201 *
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* 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 $149,900 to $733,889. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $379,795.

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 3,218 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)
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

6 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$400,026
Range: $400,026 — $400,026
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-5%
Fair Price

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