The Diamond 42 (ICAO type DA42) is an aircraft of Austria origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,030 nm, a cruise speed of 168 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Diamond 42

DA42

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MTOW

1,600 kg

Range

1,030 nm

Seats

Diamond · 42

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 1,062
Active: 1,059
Origin: Austria

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

Comparable listings

PH-FLP · 1996 · 4,907 hrs

$79,000

C-GCSO · 2007

$400,000

G-DVOR · 2016 · 3,030 hrs

$744,376

N23DA · 2024 · 335 hrs

$999,000

N502LA · 2020 · 650 hrs

$1,199,000

Marketplace

47 for sale right now

6 photos

2007 DA 42

C-GCSO

$400,000Listed 1w ago

Originally listed on external source

3 photos

2014 Diamond DA42-VI

EDDM · Munich, Germany

€395,000Listed 2w ago

≈ $426,600

Originally listed on external source

2 photos

2008 Diamond DA42

Enstone, United Kingdom

£475,000Listed 3w ago

≈ $603,250

Originally listed on external source

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
DA 42 DA 42	—	1,600 kg	1,030 nm	168 kt	4
DA 42 NG DA 42 NG	—	1,600–2,300 kg	1,030 nm	168–185 kt	4–7
DA-42-M-NG DA-42-M-NG	—	1,600 kg	1,030 nm	168 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A57CE · Rev 15

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A57CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Diamond 42 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Diamond 42 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

17 yearsmedian age

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Of the 296 registered Diamond 42 with a known build year (28% of the 1,062 we track), the median age is 17 years.

Registration activity

32changed registration in 12 months

32 of the 1,062 registered Diamond 42 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 32 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 93
Tracked flights: 772
Tracked flight hours: 1,159
Share of fleet flying: 9%

93 Diamond 42 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 772 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

47Diamond 42 listed for sale

$290Kmedian $675K$1.3M

Asking prices from $290K to $1.3M, typically $625K–$899K — based on 41 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Diamond 42 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Diamond 42 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Flight Manual Supplement · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Supplemental Type Certificate · Normal Procedures · Emergency Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Checklist for Diamond DA42 NG / -VI · 2017

This document is a checklist for the Diamond DA42 NG and DA42 VI aircraft, edition number 18, dated December 15, 2017. It includes three main sections: Normal Checklist, Emergency Checklist, and Abnormal Checklist. The checklist is designed for pilots and operators to ensure that all necessary procedures are followed before, during, and after flight operations. It serves as a reference tool and is not a substitute for the official Airplane Flight Manual. The document emphasizes the importance of safety and compliance with operational guidelines, providing detailed procedures for various flight phases and emergency situations.

Edition # 18 dated 15.12.2017 for DA42 NG and VI.
Max takeoff mass: 1999 kg.
Stalling speed (VS0) with flaps LDG: 62 KIAS.
Emergency procedures for engine failure during takeoff include shutting down engines and preparing for landing.
Preflight checks include verifying fuel quantity and checking circuit breakers.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Maintenance Manual

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Service Bulletins

Specifications

Model Guide

Airworthiness Directives

Type Certificate

TCDS No. EASA.A.005 DA 42 - Series
20238 pages · 150 KB · via www.ikaros.dk
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Supplemental Type Certificate

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE - 10071632 REV. 1
20192 pages · 86 KB · via www.mt-propellerusa.com
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Normal Procedures

Procedures Diamond DA-42
201819 pages · 474 KB · via www.wingsoverholland.nl
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Emergency Procedures

Checklist for Diamond DA42 Twin Star
201216 pages · 181 KB · via seagle.aero
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42 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Diamond 42?

The Diamond 42 has a maximum range of 1,030 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Diamond 42 carry?

The Diamond 42 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Diamond 42?

The Diamond 42's maximum take-off weight is 1,600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Diamond 42?

The Diamond 42's ICAO type designator is DA42.

How many Diamond 42 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,062 registered Diamond 42 airframes worldwide.

Registered 42 aircraft

Individual 42 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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