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Overview

The Diamond DA40 TDI is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane (listed from 2004) that runs on Jet A1 or diesel. The Diamond DA40 TDI source figures give a typical empty mass of 830 kg and a maximum takeoff mass of 1150 kg. It has a Garmin G1000 panel. Check the loading limits, the cold-weather limits and the engine control unit (ECU) checks.

  • Four seats; typical empty mass 830 kg, maximum takeoff and landing mass 1150 kg.
  • Baggage limit is 30 kg, or 45 kg with the baggage extension (no more than 18 kg in the aft compartment).
  • Operate only between -20°C and 54°C airplane temperature; below -20°C an external pre-heater is mandatory.
  • Jet A1 and diesel weigh more than AVGAS, so check the load calculation.

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Type
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Model Guide
Year
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2026
File size
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47 KB
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Seats
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4
Height m
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1.97
Length m
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8.01
Wing span m
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11.94

V-speeds

VNE_KTS
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178
VNO_KTS
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129
VS1_KTS
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52
VSO_KTS
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49
VFE_LANDING_KTS
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91
VFE_TAKEOFF_KTS
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108
VA_LOW_WEIGHT_KTS
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94
VA_HIGH_WEIGHT_KTS
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108

Weight & balance

Max baggage kg
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30
Max landing weight kg
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1,150
Max takeoff weight kg
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1,150
Typical empty weight kg
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830
Max baggage extension kg
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45
About this document
How many people and how much baggage can the Diamond DA40 TDI carry?

The Diamond DA40 TDI seats four. Maximum takeoff mass is 1150 kg. Baggage is limited to 30 kg, or 45 kg with the baggage extension, of which no more than 18 kg may be in the aft compartment.

What temperature limits apply to the Diamond DA40 TDI?

The Diamond DA40 TDI may only be operated when the airplane temperature before operation is between -20°C and 54°C. If it is cold soaked below -20°C, an external pre-heater for engine and pilot compartment is mandatory.

What are the key speeds of the Diamond DA40 TDI?

For the Diamond DA40 TDI: VNO 129 KIAS, VNE 178 KIAS, VS1 52 KIAS, VSO 49 KIAS. The club checklist gives rotation at 60 KIAS.

What is the Diamond DA40 TDI Model Guide?

The Diamond DA40 TDI Model Guide is a model guide for the Diamond DA40 TDI, dated 2026.

What year was the Diamond DA40 TDI Model Guide published?

The Diamond DA40 TDI Model Guide — the Diamond DA40 TDI model guide on file — is dated 2026.

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Size and loading

Span 11.94 m, length 8.01 m, height 1.97 m. Typical empty mass is 830 kg and maximum takeoff mass is 1150 kg. Typical fuel weights are 0.8 kg/l for Jet A1 and 0.84 kg/l for diesel. Use the airplane's own Mass and Balance Report for any real loading.

Speeds and handling

VNO is 129 KIAS and VNE is 178 KIAS. VA is 94 KIAS at 780-980 kg and 108 KIAS at 980-1150 kg. Stall speeds are VS1 52 and VSO 49 KIAS. Flap limits are 108 KIAS (T/O) and 91 KIAS (LDG). The club checklist gives rotation at 60 KIAS.

What to check on inspection

Review the preflight items: pitot cover, circuit breakers, emergency fuel valve, ECU swap, battery voltage, stall warning and pitot heat. The club checklist includes a full ECU test, and a club guide warns that the rear door must be latched before taxi. Starter limit is 6 seconds, then wait 20 seconds. Warm up for at least two minutes.

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Safety notes

  • Cold-soaked below -20°C: use an external pre-heater for the engine and pilot compartment before operation.
  • Verify the rear door is latched and locked before taxi; if not, it may separate in flight.
  • Complete the full ECU test without faults; the French club checklist says to abandon the flight if there are problems.

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Diamond DA40 TDI Model Guide The Diamond DA40 TDI is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane (listed from 2004) that runs on Jet A1 or diesel. The Diamond DA40 TDI source figures give a typical empty mass of 830 kg and a maximum takeoff mass of 1150 kg. It has a Garmin G1000 panel. Check the loading limits, the cold-weather limits and the engine control unit (ECU) checks. • Four seats; typical empty mass 830 kg, maximum takeoff and landing mass 1150 kg. • Baggage limit is 30 kg, or 45 kg with the baggage extension (no more than 18 kg in the aft compartment). • Operate only between -20°C and 54°C airplane temperature; below -20°C an external pre-heater is mandatory. • Jet A1 and diesel weigh more than AVGAS, so check the load calculation. Size and loading Span 11.94 m, length 8.01 m, height 1.97 m. Typical empty mass is 830 kg and maximum takeoff mass is 1150 kg. Typical fuel weights are 0.8 kg/l for Jet A1 and 0.84 kg/l for diesel. Use the airplane's own Mass and Balance Report for any real loading. Speeds and handling VNO is 129 KIAS and VNE is 178 KIAS. VA is 94 KIAS at 780-980 kg and 108 KIAS at 980-1150 kg. Stall speeds are VS1 52 and VSO 49 KIAS. Flap limits are 108 KIAS (T/O) and 91 KIAS (LDG). The club checklist gives rotation at 60 KIAS. What to check on inspection Review the preflight items: pitot cover, circuit breakers, emergency fuel valve, ECU swap, battery voltage, stall warning and pitot heat. The club checklist includes a full ECU test, and a club guide warns that the rear door must be latched before taxi. Starter limit is 6 seconds, then wait 20 seconds. Warm up for at least two minutes. Safety notes: • Cold-soaked below -20°C: use an external pre-heater for the engine and pilot compartment before operation. • Verify the rear door is latched and locked before taxi; if not, it may separate in flight. • Complete the full ECU test without faults; the French club checklist says to abandon the flight if there are problems.

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