2008 Diamond DA40 XLS
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
AVIONICS: Garmin G1000 Avionics w/WAAS GPS GDU 1040 Primary Flight Display (10 in.) GDU 1044 Multi-function Display (10 in.) GEA 71 Engine Interface GTX 345R Remote-mount ADS-B "In"/"Out" Transponder GFC700 Automatic Flight Control w/FD/VNAV GDL69A Satellite Date Link w/Nexrad Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology Garmin SafeTaxi FliteCharts Avidyne TAS 600 Active Traffic System FEATURES: Extended Range Fuel Tanks (50 USG) AmSafe Inflatable Restraints (front) 4-way Baggage Compartment Tall Main Landing Gear Carbon Monoxide Monitor Electric Rudder Petal Adjustment 12 Volt Auxiliary Power Plug Wheel Fairings Powerflow Tuned Exhaust System High Gross Weight STC Tanis Engine Heater 406 MHz ELT HID Lighting
Description
2008 Diamond DA40 XLS, Excellent Condition! Only 1185 AF E, 400 SPOH, G1000 w/WAAS, GFC 700 Digital Flight Control w/FD/VNAV, SVT, High GW STC, Loaded!
Engine
ENGINE: 1185 hours since new Lycoming IO-360M1A (180 hp) PROP: 400 hours since prop overhaul, 2 bladed Hartzell Scimitar prop
Propeller
1185 hours since new
Interior
Tan leather/grey carpet, excellent condition
Exterior
White base/blue/grey, excellent condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwind Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$355,000
|
Ft. Myers, FL | Jun 10, 2026 | 38 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA40 XLS
This 2008 Diamond DA40 XLS (N853BC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,185 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $355,000.
The DA40 XLS 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 1,185 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 815 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA40 XLS — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N853BC.
Location & Ownership
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
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