2025 Diamond DA20 Katana for sale

2025 Diamond DA20 Katana

Single Engine Piston

NEW
$379,900
Location Dayton/Phillipsburg, OH
Total Time 125 hrs
Engine SMOH 125 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # CO786
Reg # N481SA
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics List: Garmin 2 Place Intercom Garmin G500 Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Connectivity Garmin GTN 650xi GPS/NAV/Comm/MFD with Safety-enhancing glide range features Garmin GTX345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder GTX345 In/Out Transponder Equipment List: 125 hp TCM IO-240-B3B Piston Engine Engine Preheater (TANIS) 24 US gal (90 Lt) Fuel Tank Digital Vertical Trim Indicator Garmin Flight Stream 510 ELT 406 MHZ Gamin GDC72 Air Data Computer Analog Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter Magnetic Compass Garmin Flight Charts (Subscription Required) Failsafe Airframe Wing Design Composite Cabin and Ergonomic Safety Seats 4 Point Safety Harness Sheepskin Seat Cushions Premium Light Gray Carpet Overhead Map And Reading Lights Extended Glare Shield Engraved Aluminum Throttle Quadrant Cover Plates Cargo Net UMA Engine Instrumentation with Internal Lighting Two USB Charging Ports Manually Adjustable Rudder Pedals Electrically Operated Flap System LED Position Lights Large Tinted Canopy External Power Unit Receptacle Heated Pitot Tube MT 175 R150 CA 2 Blade Wooden Fixed Pitch Propeller with Stainless Steel Leading Edge Garmin G500 MFD/PFD Garmin GI275 ADAHARS Flight Instrument

Description

2025 DIAMOND DA20-C1 For Sale in Dayton/Phillipsburg, Ohio Skip the wait—fly the best trainer in the world now! Your search for the ultimate flight training aircraft ends here. We have brand-new Diamond DA20s straight from the factory, ready for immediate delivery. Recognized worldwide for its exceptional safety record, fuel-sipping efficiency, and ultra-low operating costs, the DA20 is the aircraft that top flight schools choose to power their growth. Right now, 100% bonus depreciation is in effect—unlocking massive tax advantages and turning this into not just a smart purchase, but a profitable business move. Aviation can be highly lucrative—we’ve been proving it for years, and we can show you how to do the same. Flight academies everywhere are upgrading to Diamond fleets for one reason: they deliver results. Don’t get left behind—this is your chance to equip your school with world-class quality and start seeing returns immediately. Move fast. These DA20s will be gone before you know it. Your next fleet upgrade—and your next revenue stream—are ready to take off.

Engine

Engine Total Time: 125 Prop Time: 125

Propeller

MT 175 R150 CA 2 Blade Wooden Fixed Pitch Propeller with Stainless Steel Leading Edge

Interior

Luxurious leather seating in pristine, brand-new condition—still carrying that unmistakable fresh-from-the-factory scent. Step inside and you’ll know instantly: it’s the smell of money. Every detail exudes quality, comfort, and success.

Exterior

Pristine white paint accented with bold red, gold, and black striping. Always hangared, this aircraft looks as if it just rolled out of the factory—sleek, sophisticated, and ready to fly. A head-turner on the ramp and a perfect blend of style and performance.

Inspection

Annual Due: 8/2026

Modifications / STCs

125 hp TCM IO-240-B3B Piston Engine

Engine Preheater (TANIS)

24 US gal (90 Lt) Fuel Tank

Digital Vertical Trim Indicator

Garmin Flight Stream 510

ELT 406 MHZ

Gamin GDC72 Air Data Computer

Analog Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter

Magnetic Compass

Garmin Flight Charts (Subscription Required)

Failsafe Airframe Wing Design

Composite Cabin and Ergonomic Safety Seats

4 Point Safety Harness

Sheepskin Seat Cushions

Premium Light Gray Carpet

Overhead Map And Reading Lights

Extended Glare Shield

Engraved Aluminum Throttle Quadrant Cover Plates

Cargo Net

UMA Engine Instrumentation with Internal Lighting

Two USB Charging Ports

Manually Adjustable Rudder Pedals

Electrically Operated Flap System

LED Position Lights

Large Tinted Canopy

External Power Unit Receptacle

Heated Pitot Tube

MT 175 R150 CA 2 Blade Wooden Fixed Pitch Propeller with Stainless Steel Leading Edge

Garmin G500 MFD/PFD

Garmin GI275 ADAHARS Flight Instrument

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Steel Aviation
controller.com
$379,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Diamond DA20 Katana

This 2025 Diamond DA20 Katana (N481SA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 125 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 DA20 Katana aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $65,362 to $418,430. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $379,900.

The DA20 Katana cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 525 nm (972 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,120 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 125 hours
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Diamond DA20 Katana — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
525 nm (972 km)
Ceiling
13,120 ft (3,999 m)
Max Weight
1,654 lbs (750 kg)
Useful Load
606 lbs (275 kg)
Horsepower
125 HP
Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH (21 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DIAMOND DA20 Katana

Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH
~$36/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DIAMOND DA20 Katana. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N481SA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Dayton/Phillipsburg, OH

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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.

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Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

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