2020 Diamond DA42 for sale

2020 Diamond DA42

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$1,145,228Overpriced
Location Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Engine SMOH 296 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 42N400
Reg # HB-LKN Switzerland
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 170 kts (315 km/h)
ICAO Type DA42
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
G1000NXi GFC 700 Autopilot TAS 605 Traffic Alert System Garmin GTX 345 R remote ADS-B transponder Garmin GEA 71B airframe/engine interface unit 2x Garmin GIA 64 W COM/NAV/SBAS-GPS/GS/LOC Garmin ChartView Approach Plates Honeywell King KN 63 remote DME GWX70 Weather Radar Terrain Tablet Mounts USB port each for pilot & copilot

Description

Two owners since new. No damage history. Always hangared. Private sale. Swiss VAT paid Can keep the hangar space in Locarno! MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection completed July 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice.

Engine

Turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 HP and EECU single lever control system Replaced in 2021 before aircraft delivery, due to metal contamination

Propeller

MTOW: 1999 kg / 4407 LBS Empty Weight: 1514 LBS ARC Valid through September 19, 2024 Annual inspection completed July 2024 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice.

Interior

4 seats. Black leather.

Exterior

Metallic silver with dark grey & black accents.

Modifications / STCs

De-Ice System

Air Conditioning

Long Range

Propellers unfeathering accumulators

Adjustable backrest for pilot & co-pilot (with adjustable lumbar support)

Additional Alternator ES-10024B-2

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
$1,140,377
$1,153,754
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
$1,130,817 *
€ 980,000
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
$1,145,228
$1,136,306
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,144,876 *
AUD $1,634,655
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
$1,143,275 *
GBP £854,336

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Diamond DA42

This 2020 Diamond DA42 (HB-LKN) is a 4-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 44 DA42 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $510,000 to $1,162,757. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,145,228.

The DA42 cruises at 170 kts (315 km/h) with a range of 1,050 nm (1,945 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Diamond DA42 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Max Speed
188 kts (348 km/h)
Range
1,050 nm (1,945 km)
Ceiling
18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Max Weight
3,935 lbs (1,785 kg)
Useful Load
940 lbs (426 kg)
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

DIAMOND DA42

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the DIAMOND DA42. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (HB-LKN) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

CH

Seller reported 45 more aircraft in Ticino →

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.

We'll check HB-LKN against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

8 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, planecheck.com

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