2012 Diamond DA40
FOR SALE

2012 Diamond DA40

Single Engine Piston

$440,000
Location FL
Total Time 285 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 40.1116
Reg # N963DS
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
ICAO Type DA40
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G1000 Avionics System: GDU1040 10-inch Primary Flight Display (PFD) GDU1044 10-inch Multi-Function Display (MFD) GDC74 Integrated

Digital 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 ILS

and VHF COMs GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC Playback GMU44 Magnetometer GEA71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit Standby Altimeter

Airspeed and Electric Artificial Horizon

Compass 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 Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$440,000
Premier Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$440,000
Premier Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
$440,000
Premium Leather Interior
globalplanesearch.com
$440,000
Heather Tattershall
trade-a-plane.com
$440,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 285 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 registration data pending for N963DS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

FL

Seller reported 949 more aircraft in FL →

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 N963DS against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$440,000
Range: $440,000 — $440,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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