2020 Diamond DA42
FOR SALE Overpriced

2020 Diamond DA42

Multi Engine Piston

$1,145,228
Location Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Total Time 300 hrs
Engine SMOH 296 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # HB-LKN Switzerland
Cruise 170 kts (315 km/h)
ICAO Type DA42

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Seats
4
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
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

Description

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 Action
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
$1,145,228
$1,136,306
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
$1,123,952
$1,155,440
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
$980,000 *
€ 980,000
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,184,103 *
AUD $1,634,655

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 300 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Diamond DA42 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Max Speed
188 kts (348 km/h)
Range
1,050 nm (1,945 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
3,935 lbs (1,785 kg)
Useful Load
940 lbs (426 kg)
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DIAMOND DA42

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DIAMOND DA42. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (HB-LKN) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

CH

Seller reported 43 more aircraft in Ticino →

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

No incidents found

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.

Price History

5 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, planecheck.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$894,500
Range: $744,999 — $995,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+28%
Above Market

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