2020 Diamond DA42
Multi Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
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.
Engine
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
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
4 seats. Black leather.
Exterior
Metallic silver with dark grey & black accents.
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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$1,145,228
$1,136,306
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
|
$1,123,952
$1,155,440
|
Switzerland | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$980,000 *
€ 980,000
|
Switzerland | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$1,184,103 *
AUD $1,634,655
|
Locarno, Ticino, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | 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 with 300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 DA42 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $615,000 to $1,162,757. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,145,228.
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. With 300 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,500 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA42 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
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
NTSB database checked for HB-LKN.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (HB-LKN). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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