Diamond DA40 Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
The Diamond DA40 is one of the safest four-seat single-engine aircraft in production — composite construction, Austro AE300 diesel (modern variants) or Lycoming IO-360 (DA40-180 piston variant), factory Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, ~150 kt cruise on the diesel. The DA40's exceptional safety record (independent analyses consistently rank it among the safest small aircraft) combines with materially lower operating cost than Avgas equivalents (DA40 NG with diesel burns ~6-9 gph Jet-A vs ~10-12 gph Avgas on equivalent Cessna 172 or Cirrus SR20). Production variants: DA40 TDI (Thielert diesel, 2002-2008 — engine support issues), DA40 NG (Austro AE300 diesel, 2009+ — current), DA40-180 (Lycoming IO-360 piston, current). The DA40 NG with Austro AE300 is the volume modern fleet.
4 used Diamond DA40 aircraft for sale in California · 4-seat · Used median asking $399,000 · New from $580,000 · updated 15 hours ago
Diamond DA40 Specifications
Model specThe Diamond DA40 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 635 nm (1,176 km), and a useful load of 780 lbs (354 kg).
Diamond DA40 for Sale
Diamond DA40 asking prices range from $149,900 to $718,579, with a median of $399,000 (market reference $300,000).
Compare Diamond DA40
See how the Diamond DA40 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Diamond DA40 Price & Cost
How much does a Diamond DA40 cost? Used DA40 prices: $149K – $718K, average $399K (median $399K); market reference $300K, across 61 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Diamond DA40 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $179,950 (2002 models) · highest around $631,920 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Diamond DA40
Buying a Diamond DA40 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Diamond DA40
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Diamond DA40 Inventory by Country
| United States | 53 |
| Canada | 6 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Diamond DA40 Inventory by State
| Florida | 12 |
| North Carolina | 8 |
| Ohio | 7 |
| California | 5 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Kentucky | 2 |
Diamond DA40 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 9 |
| Under $300k | 20 |
| Under $500k | 41 |
Diamond DA40 Safety Record
Across all DA40 variants, 10 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2011–2023. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
10
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
3
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | Yorktown Heights, NY | Minor | A fatigue failure of the turbocharger housing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Gondia, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Fursatganj, | Incident | — |
| Nov 09, 2020 | Mesa, AZ | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing. |
| Nov 06, 2020 | Winder, GA | Incident | The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
NTSB records 2011–2023. Includes all Diamond DA40 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.