Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide
Diamond DA42 VI · Model Guide
Overview
Diamond DA42 VI is a four-seat, twin-engine piston aircraft listed from 2012. No registry or model-specific performance data was supplied. The figures below come from DA 42 NG type documents: a composite low-wing with retractable gear, a T-tail and two Austro Engine E4 engines that burn Jet A-1 or diesel. Check every figure against your own aircraft's flight manual.
- Four seats, twin piston, composite low-wing with retractable tricycle gear and T-tail (DA 42 NG type certificate data).
- NG max takeoff mass is 1900 kg (4189 lb), or 1999 kg / 2001 kg with specific design changes. Confirm which applies.
- Standard tanks hold 50 US gal usable; the auxiliary tank adds 26.4 US gal usable. Fuel is Jet A-1 or diesel.
- Check airworthiness directive compliance: the NZ schedule lists gear, wing joint, exhaust, fuel hose and rear door items.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Length (ft) ·
- 28
- Wing span (ft) ·
- 44
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 50
- Aux fuel usable (gal) ·
- 26.4
V-speeds
- VLO_KTS ·
- 155
- VA_MID_KTS ·
- 121
- VA_HEAVY_KTS ·
- 125
- VA_LIGHT_KTS ·
- 114
- VFE_LANDING_KTS ·
- 110
- VFE_APPROACH_KTS ·
- 135
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 4,189
- Max takeoff weight mod (lb) ·
- 4,407
- Max takeoff weight opt mod (lb) ·
- 4,411
How many people does the Diamond DA42 VI carry?
The library record lists the Diamond DA42 VI with four seats. The type acceptance report also gives a maximum of 4 seats for the DA 42 NG.
What fuel does the Diamond DA42 VI use?
The DA 42 NG documents for the Diamond DA42 VI family approve Jet A-1 or diesel (EN 590). Standard tanks hold 50 US gal usable, and the auxiliary tank adds 26.4 US gal usable.
What should a buyer of a Diamond DA42 VI check first?
Check which maximum takeoff mass your Diamond DA42 VI is approved for (1900 kg, 1999 kg or 2001 kg on the NG). Then confirm airworthiness directive compliance, including gear, wing joint, exhaust and rear door items.
What is the Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide?
The Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide is a model guide for the Diamond DA42 VI, dated 2026.
What year was the Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide published?
The Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide — the Diamond DA42 VI model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Size and weights
Span 13.42 m (44 ft 0 in), length 8.56 m (28 ft 1 in), height 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in), wing area 16.29 m². NG training handout masses: empty (typical) 1450 kg, max zero fuel 1765 kg, max landing 1805 kg, max takeoff 1900 kg. Diesel weighs about 3.2 kg per US gal and Jet A-1 about 3.03, both heavier than avgas.
Engines and propellers
The NG has two Austro Engine E4 engines. Max takeoff power (5 min) is 100% (123,5 kW) and max continuous is 92% (114 kW). Propellers are 3-blade MT-Propeller units, 1870 mm diameter, or 1900 mm with MÄM 42-600. Oil capacity per engine is 5 to 7 liters.
Operating speeds and limits
Design manoeuvring speed is 114 KEAS up to 1700 kg, 121 KEAS up to 1800 kg and 125 KEAS above 1800 kg. Flap extended speed is 135 KEAS in approach and 110 KEAS in landing. Max gear operating speed is 155 KEAS. The positive load factor is 3.8.
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Safety notes
- Landing above 1805 kg is an abnormal operating procedure. A hard-landing check is required after any hard landing, whatever the mass.
- The NZ AD schedule (19 Dec 2024) lists main landing gear, wing skin/spar joint, exhaust pipe, fuel hose and flap bellcrank inspections. Confirm all are done.
- New AD 2024-0235 covers inspection and modification of the rear passenger door latching mechanism. Check compliance.
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Full document text
Diamond DA42 VI Model Guide Diamond DA42 VI is a four-seat, twin-engine piston aircraft listed from 2012. No registry or model-specific performance data was supplied. The figures below come from DA 42 NG type documents: a composite low-wing with retractable gear, a T-tail and two Austro Engine E4 engines that burn Jet A-1 or diesel. Check every figure against your own aircraft's flight manual. • Four seats, twin piston, composite low-wing with retractable tricycle gear and T-tail (DA 42 NG type certificate data). • NG max takeoff mass is 1900 kg (4189 lb), or 1999 kg / 2001 kg with specific design changes. Confirm which applies. • Standard tanks hold 50 US gal usable; the auxiliary tank adds 26.4 US gal usable. Fuel is Jet A-1 or diesel. • Check airworthiness directive compliance: the NZ schedule lists gear, wing joint, exhaust, fuel hose and rear door items. Size and weights Span 13.42 m (44 ft 0 in), length 8.56 m (28 ft 1 in), height 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in), wing area 16.29 m². NG training handout masses: empty (typical) 1450 kg, max zero fuel 1765 kg, max landing 1805 kg, max takeoff 1900 kg. Diesel weighs about 3.2 kg per US gal and Jet A-1 about 3.03, both heavier than avgas. Engines and propellers The NG has two Austro Engine E4 engines. Max takeoff power (5 min) is 100% (123,5 kW) and max continuous is 92% (114 kW). Propellers are 3-blade MT-Propeller units, 1870 mm diameter, or 1900 mm with MÄM 42-600. Oil capacity per engine is 5 to 7 liters. Operating speeds and limits Design manoeuvring speed is 114 KEAS up to 1700 kg, 121 KEAS up to 1800 kg and 125 KEAS above 1800 kg. Flap extended speed is 135 KEAS in approach and 110 KEAS in landing. Max gear operating speed is 155 KEAS. The positive load factor is 3.8. Safety notes: • Landing above 1805 kg is an abnormal operating procedure. A hard-landing check is required after any hard landing, whatever the mass. • The NZ AD schedule (19 Dec 2024) lists main landing gear, wing skin/spar joint, exhaust pipe, fuel hose and flap bellcrank inspections. Confirm all are done. • New AD 2024-0235 covers inspection and modification of the rear passenger door latching mechanism. Check compliance.