2012 Diamond DA40
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDigital Air Data Computer GRS77 Solid-State Attitude and Heading Reference System Dual Garmin GIA63W Integrated Radio Modules with WAAS-enabled
IFR-Approved GPS VHF NAV and ILSand VHF COMs GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC Playback GMU44 Magnetometer GEA71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit Standby Altimeter
Airspeed and Electric Artificial HorizonCompass Garmin GDL 69A Satellite Data Link Weather and XM Radio (subscription required) Garmin VFR Terrain Awareness System 406 MHZ ELT Garmin SafeTaxi and FliteCharts (subscription required) Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) Avidyne TAS 600 Active Traffic System Garmin GTX 345 Ads B In and Out Garmin GFC700 Autopilot with Flight Director
Description
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Annual: Last Annual September 2025 by Diamond Service Center
Optional Equipment: 50 Gallon Extended Range Fuel Tanks 12v Auxiliary Power Plug Performance Landing Gear Kit (15-6.00 - 6 main gear tires, steamlined wheel and nose strut fairings) Winter Kit 4 Way Baggage Compartment System Bubble Canopy AmSafe Inflatable Restraints (front seats) Armrests (front canopy siderail, pilot and co-pilot)
Interior: Premium Leather Interior in Curry Excellent Condition
Exterior: Overall White with Blue, Purple and Green Stripes This Airplanes Shows Almost like New
Interior
Premium Leather Interior in Curry Excellent Condition
Exterior
Overall White with Blue, Purple and Green Stripes This Airplanes Shows Almost like New
Inspection
Hangared: Yes Annual: Last Annual September 2025 by Diamond Service Center
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$440,000
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FL | May 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premier Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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$440,000
|
Greenville, SC | Apr 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premier Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
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$440,000
|
— | May 07, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premium Leather Interior
globalplanesearch.com
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$440,000
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— | May 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Heather Tattershall
trade-a-plane.com
|
$440,000
|
Grass Valley, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA40
This 2012 Diamond DA40 (N963DS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 285 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,900 to $741,508. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $440,000.
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 285 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,715 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA40 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N963DS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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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