Diamond DA20 Model Guide
Diamond DA20 · Model Guide
Overview
The Diamond DA20 is a two-seat, single-engine piston trainer built since 1998. It has a composite airframe, fixed tricycle gear and a T-tail. It comes in two variants: the DA20-A1 with a Rotax 912 and the DA20-C1 with a 125 hp Continental IO-240-B. Most figures below are for the C1.
- Two variants: the DA20-A1 (Rotax 912) and the DA20-C1 (Continental IO-240-B, 125 hp). Confirm which one you are looking at.
- The C1 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1764 lbs and a 44 lb baggage limit. Usable fuel is 24.0 gal.
- The type is approved for VFR only, in non-icing conditions. Check the airworthiness directive status before buying.
- Family-level figures are up to 120 kt cruise, 520 nm range and a 14000 ft ceiling. They are not figures for one variant.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 125
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 24
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 24.5
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 76
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 106
- VR_KTS ·
- 44
- VNE_KTS ·
- 164
- VNO_KTS ·
- 118
- VS0_KTS ·
- 34
- VS1_KTS ·
- 42
- BEST_GLIDE_KTS ·
- 73
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 1,770
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 44
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 1,764
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,764
How many people does the Diamond DA20 carry?
The Diamond DA20 is a two-seat aircraft. The C1 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1764 lbs and a 44 lb baggage limit, so check the weight and balance for your own loading.
What engines does the Diamond DA20 use?
The Diamond DA20-C1 uses a 125 hp Continental IO-240-B. The DA20-A1 uses a Rotax 912, with 74 L usable fuel and a constant-speed propeller. Confirm the variant before you compare figures.
Can the Diamond DA20 fly in icing or IFR?
No. The Diamond DA20 is approved for visual flight rules in non-icing conditions. Aerobatic manoeuvres are prohibited.
What is the Diamond DA20 Model Guide?
The Diamond DA20 Model Guide is a model guide for the Diamond DA20, dated 2026.
What year was the Diamond DA20 Model Guide published?
The Diamond DA20 Model Guide — the Diamond DA20 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Powerplant and airframe (C1)
The DA20-C1 has a fuel-injected, air-cooled, 4-cylinder Continental IO-240-B rated at 125 hp at 2800 RPM. It drives a fixed-pitch, two-blade wood propeller 76 inches in diameter. Gear is fixed tricycle with a castering nose wheel. Flaps are electric with three positions. The A1 uses a Rotax 912 with a constant-speed propeller and has 74 L usable fuel.
Limits and loading (C1)
Maximum ramp weight is 1770 lbs. Maximum takeoff and landing weight is 1764 lbs. Baggage is limited to 44 lbs. Fuel is 100LL: 24.5 gal total, 24.0 gal usable. Positive limit load factor is +4.4 with flaps up. Normal oil level is 4-6 quarts, and the preflight rule is never to depart below 4.
What to check when buying
Check the airworthiness directive schedule. C1 serial numbers C0001 to C0473 with an IO-240-B13B or B17B engine have a fuel-system AD under service bulletin DAC1-73-05. Early A1s have aileron and rudder-pedal ADs; spins are prohibited until the pedal modification is done. Also check fuel pressure (limit 3.5 psi minimum) and the magneto drop on the run-up.
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Safety notes
- Approved for VFR in non-icing conditions only. Aerobatics are prohibited; intentional spins are allowed only with flaps up.
- Early A1 aircraft, S/N 10002 to 10287, are spin-prohibited until the rudder pedal modification in SB DA20-53-01A is done.
- Boldface items for fuel pressure loss are: fuel pump ON. For engine malfunction with runway remaining, hold 60 KIAS and select flaps LDG.
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Full document text
Diamond DA20 Model Guide The Diamond DA20 is a two-seat, single-engine piston trainer built since 1998. It has a composite airframe, fixed tricycle gear and a T-tail. It comes in two variants: the DA20-A1 with a Rotax 912 and the DA20-C1 with a 125 hp Continental IO-240-B. Most figures below are for the C1. • Two variants: the DA20-A1 (Rotax 912) and the DA20-C1 (Continental IO-240-B, 125 hp). Confirm which one you are looking at. • The C1 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1764 lbs and a 44 lb baggage limit. Usable fuel is 24.0 gal. • The type is approved for VFR only, in non-icing conditions. Check the airworthiness directive status before buying. • Family-level figures are up to 120 kt cruise, 520 nm range and a 14000 ft ceiling. They are not figures for one variant. Powerplant and airframe (C1) The DA20-C1 has a fuel-injected, air-cooled, 4-cylinder Continental IO-240-B rated at 125 hp at 2800 RPM. It drives a fixed-pitch, two-blade wood propeller 76 inches in diameter. Gear is fixed tricycle with a castering nose wheel. Flaps are electric with three positions. The A1 uses a Rotax 912 with a constant-speed propeller and has 74 L usable fuel. Limits and loading (C1) Maximum ramp weight is 1770 lbs. Maximum takeoff and landing weight is 1764 lbs. Baggage is limited to 44 lbs. Fuel is 100LL: 24.5 gal total, 24.0 gal usable. Positive limit load factor is +4.4 with flaps up. Normal oil level is 4-6 quarts, and the preflight rule is never to depart below 4. What to check when buying Check the airworthiness directive schedule. C1 serial numbers C0001 to C0473 with an IO-240-B13B or B17B engine have a fuel-system AD under service bulletin DAC1-73-05. Early A1s have aileron and rudder-pedal ADs; spins are prohibited until the pedal modification is done. Also check fuel pressure (limit 3.5 psi minimum) and the magneto drop on the run-up. Safety notes: • Approved for VFR in non-icing conditions only. Aerobatics are prohibited; intentional spins are allowed only with flaps up. • Early A1 aircraft, S/N 10002 to 10287, are spin-prohibited until the rudder pedal modification in SB DA20-53-01A is done. • Boldface items for fuel pressure loss are: fuel pump ON. For engine malfunction with runway remaining, hold 60 KIAS and select flaps LDG.