Asking
$169,900
Diamond DA40 for sale
11 Diamond DA40 aircraft for sale, aggregated from across the web — search them all in one place.
Diamond DA40 specs
Four-seat composite single with a glass cockpit, a long efficient wing, and a sliding bubble canopy — known for outstanding visibility and one of the best safety records in general aviation.
Cost to own a Diamond DA40
One of the most economical modern four-seat singles to fly — fixed gear keeps it simple, and the Jet-A diesel NG variant sips fuel. A partnership spreads the hangar, insurance, and composite upkeep so a glass-panel single stays affordable.
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Diamond DA40 key specifications
- Seats
- 4
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-360-M1A (DA40)
- Horsepower
- 180 hp
- Cruise speed
- ~150 kt
- Range
- ~720 nm (DA40 NG diesel: longer)
- Useful load
- ~880 lb
- Fuel (usable)
- ~40 gal
- Airframe
- Composite, fixed tricycle gear
Representative figures for a popular Diamond DA40 variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.
What's different about the Diamond DA40
- A composite airframe, long efficient wing, and sliding bubble canopy give the DA40 outstanding visibility and one of the best safety records in general aviation.
- Suits a pilot who wants a modern glass-panel four-seater for training and efficient cross-countries — and the Jet-A diesel NG variant adds remarkable range on a low fuel burn.
- The honest trade-off is a modest full-fuel useful load and a back seat that is snug for adults on long trips; you board over the wing under the canopy rather than through a door.
About the Diamond DA40
The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is the Austrian-designed composite four-seater that helped bring glass cockpits and modern airframes to the training and personal-flying market. Its long, slender wing, sliding bubble canopy, and all-composite construction give it outstanding visibility and benign, forgiving handling — and the type has earned one of the strongest safety records in general aviation, which is a large part of why so many flight schools and private owners chose it.
Fixed gear and simple systems make the DA40 one of the more economical modern four-seat singles to fly, and the later Jet-A diesel NG variant adds remarkable range on a notably low fuel burn. A partnership spreads the hangar, insurance, and composite upkeep across owners, so a group can share a modern glass-panel cross-country single — and keep it flown often enough that everyone stays current — for a sensible monthly share.
Diamond DA40 market snapshot
From 17 priced Diamond DA40 listings on the market right now.
- Median asking price
- $259,900
- Average asking price
- $348,935
- Lowest asking price
- $169,900
- Highest asking price
- $580,000
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Diamond DA40 — frequently asked questions
Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.
What is the Diamond DA40 known for?
The DA40 Diamond Star is a four-seat composite single with a glass cockpit, a long efficient wing, and a sliding bubble canopy. It is best known for its outstanding visibility and one of the strongest safety records in general aviation.
How much does it cost to own a Diamond DA40?
It is one of the more economical modern four-seat singles to fly — fixed gear keeps the systems simple, and the Jet-A diesel NG variant sips fuel. The main running costs are composite upkeep and insurance, which a partnership spreads across owners along with the hangar.
Is the Diamond DA40 a good first airplane?
Yes — its benign, forgiving handling and excellent visibility make it a popular trainer and an easy step-up four-seater. Many flight schools and first-time owners choose it for exactly those reasons.
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