2012 Diamond DA40
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHVSI and OAT GRS77 Solid-State Attitude and Heading Reference System Dual Garmin GIA63W Integrated Radio Modules with Waas-Enabled
IFR-Approved GPS VHF Nav and Ilsand VHF COMS GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC Playback GMU 44 Magnetometer GEA71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit Integrally Lit
Laser Etched Polycarbonate Switch Panel Overlays Centrally Located Standby Instrumentation
Including Electric Attitude Indicator Airspeed Indicator AltimeterCompass 12 V Auxiliary Power Plug Garmin Gdl69a Satellite Data Link (Subscription Required) Garmin Terrain Awareness System 406 MHz Elt Garmin SafeTaxi And FliteCharts (Subscription Required) Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) Garmin GTX345R Transponder with Ads-B In and Out Commant CI 2580-200 WAAS/GPS/VHF Antenna Garmin GFC700 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Including 2-Axis Digital Autopilot With Flight Director Waas Enabled Dual GPS Allows Fully Coupled Ils or Waas Approaches with Audible "Minimums" Call-Out and VNAV Coupled Step-Downs
Description
This is an incredibly low time, well-maintained 2012 DA 40 XLS. N963DS has always been hangared and part of a monthly maintenance plan with Alpine Aviation to ensure it is always up-to-date and ready to fly. Annual completed in September 2025 by Alpine Aviation. This aircraft has Bubble Canopy, upgraded seats, and a Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N prop. No damage history, long range tanks, and more! Aircraft comes with Sidewinder and three Bose headsets. Full logbooks and many additional photos available upon request. Upload space for listing was limited.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming IO-360-M1A 261.09 Hours Since New SN: L35341-51E Power Flow Exhaust Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N SN: NS668B 261.09 Hours Since New 10-Year Overhaul at 216 hours
Interior
4-Way Baggage Compartment System Winter Kit Extended Range Fuel Tanks (50 USG) AmSafe Air Bag Restraints (Front Seats) Electrically Operated Rudder Pedals Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detector High Intensity Discharging Landing And Taxi Lights Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System Enlarged "Bubble Canopy" Armrests (Front Canopy Side Rail Pilot And Copilot)
Inspection
Annual completed in September 2025 by Alpine
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Premier Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
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$440,000
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FL | May 07, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Heather Tattershall
trade-a-plane.com
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$440,000
|
Grass Valley, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premier Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
|
$440,000
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Greenville, SC | Apr 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premium Leather Interior
globalplanesearch.com
|
$440,000
|
FL | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Diamond DA40
This 2012 Diamond DA40 (N963DS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 261 hours on the airframe. There are currently 81 DA40 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,900 to $726,953. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $440,000.
The DA40 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $52/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 261 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,739 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Diamond DA40 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N963DS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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
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