2026 Diamond DA40 NG - Demo Time Only
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This exceptional DA40NG is located in Sydney, Australia, operated exclusively by Utility Air as a demonstrator aircraft. Never used for training or rental, always hangared, and registered April 2026 with the warranty not yet started — meaning the new owner receives the full factory warranty from day one.
Powered by the Austro AE-300 Jet A1 engine and equipped with the full Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit including GFC 700 Autopilot and ADS-B In/Out, this is the most capable single-engine DA40NG available in Australia today.
With current new aircraft lead times exceeding 18 months from Diamond Aircraft, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an as-new DA40NG with immediate delivery. Equipped Engine: Austro Engine GmbH AE-300 E4A (Jet A1)
Engine Time: 34 Hours TSN
TBO: 1,800 Hours
Equipped Propeller: MT-Propeller Model: MTV-6-R/190-69
Propeller Time: 34 Hours TSN
Fuel: Jet A1 / Diesel (Jet Fuel)
147 Litre Long Range Fuel Tank
Consumption: 4.0 GPH @ 45% Power 2x Garmin GDU 105x 10-Inch Flight Display (PFD and MFD)
Garmin GEA 71B Airframe/Engine Interface Unit
2x Garmin GIA 64 W COM/NAV/SBAS-GPS/GS/LOC
Garmin GMA 1360 Digital Audio System
Garmin GRS 79 Attitude Heading Reference System
Garmin GDC 72 Digital Air Data Computer
Garmin GMU 44 Magnetometer
Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Mode S Transponder
Garmin GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System (Autopilot)
Garmin Flight Stream 510
Garmin FliteCharts Approach Plates (Subscription required)
ELT 406 MHz Beige Perforated Leather — Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats
Diamond Aircraft Embroidered Headrests
Dark Grey Carpeting Two USB Charging Ports (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Dual Pin and Bose 6-Pin LEMO Audio Plugs (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Bose 6-Pin LEMO Audio Plugs for Passengers
Beige Perforated Leather Ergonomic Seats (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Hydrolok Adjustable Backrest (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
147 Litre Long Range Fuel Tank
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$678,000
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Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 16 days | Active |
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About This Diamond DA40 NG - Demo Time Only
This 2026 Diamond DA40 NG - Demo Time Only (VH-88U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 34 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $678,000.
The DA40 NG - Demo Time Only 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $59/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 34 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,966 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA40 NG - Demo Time Only — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-88U) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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