2020 Diamond DA42
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Two owners since new. No damage history. Always hangared. Private sale. Swiss VAT paid Can keep the hangar space in Locarno! MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection completed July 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice. Airframe Total Time: 161 Engines: Time: 157 Turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 HP and EECU single lever control system Replaced in 2021 before aircraft delivery, due to metal contamination Props: Time: 161 MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection completed July 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice.
Engine
Total Time: 296 hours Propellers Total Time: 300 hours Avionics G1000NXi GFC 700 Autopilot TAS 605 Traffic Alert System Garmin GTX 345 R remote ADS-B transponder Garmin GEA 71B airframe/engine interface unit 2x Garmin GIA 64 W COM/NAV/SBAS-GPS/GS/LOC Garmin ChartView Approach Plates Honeywell King KN 63 remote DME GWX70 Weather Radar Terrain Tablet Mounts USB port each for pilot & copilot Options De-Ice System Air Conditioning Long Range Propellers unfeathering accumulators Adjustable backrest for pilot & co-pilot (with adjustable lumbar support) Additional Alternator ES-10024B-2 Interior Black leather Exterior Metallic silver with dark grey & black accents Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection due July 27, 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.
Propeller
MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection completed July 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice.
Interior
Black leather Exterior Metallic silver with dark grey & black accents Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection due July 27, 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.
Exterior
Metallic silver with dark grey & black accents Remarks MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection due July 27, 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.
Modifications / STCs
• De-Ice System
• Air Conditioning
• Long Range
• Propellers unfeathering accumulators
• Adjustable backrest for pilot & co-pilot (with adjustable lumbar support)
• Additional Alternator ES-10024B-2
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$1,133,396
$1,136,306
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Diamond DA42
This 2020 Diamond DA42 (HB-LKN) is a 4-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 47 DA42 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $510,000 to $1,150,743. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,133,396.
The DA42 cruises at 170 kts (315 km/h) with a range of 1,050 nm (1,945 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA42 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (HB-LKN) is registered outside the US.
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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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $1,416,073–$1,663,336.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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