The Diamond 40 (ICAO type DA40) is an aircraft of Austria origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 590 nm, a cruise speed of 120 knots, a service ceiling of 10,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Diamond 40

DA40

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MTOW

1,100 kg

Range

590 nm

Seats

Diamond · 40

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 2,160
Active: 2,154
Origin: Austria

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Marketplace

75 for sale right now

Cockpit and instrument panel of a 2006 Diamond DA40-180 STAR.

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Exterior view of a 2006 Diamond DA40, N553DS.

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2007 Diamond DA 40

DIAMOND DA40-180 XL EASA1,166 hrCANNES, MC

Price on requestListed 2w ago

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
DA 40 DA 40	—	1,100 kg	590 nm	120 kt	4
DA 40 NG DA 40 NG	—	1,100–2,400 kg	345–590 nm	120–127 kt	4–8
DA 40F DA 40F	—	1,100 kg	590 nm	120 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A47CE · Rev 16 · issued 2017-11-15

Category: Normal Category
MTOW: 1,310 kg
MZFW: 1,265 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel: 148 L
Ceiling: 16,404 ft

Approved fuelJET AJET A-1 (ASTM 1655)

Engine

Austro Engine E4

Certification basis

Type Certification under 14 CFR Section 21.29 including the following requirements: Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) 23, Initial Issue, dated March 11, 1994. Equivalent to 14 CFR…

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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 40 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Diamond 40 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

18 yearsmedian age

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Of the 1,158 registered Diamond 40 with a known build year (54% of the 2,160 we track), the median age is 18 years.

Registration activity

63changed registration in 12 months

63 of the 2,160 registered Diamond 40 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 63 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 241
Tracked flights: 1,555
Tracked flight hours: 2,689
Share of fleet flying: 11%

241 Diamond 40 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (11% of the registered fleet), across 1,555 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

75Diamond 40 listed for sale

$130Kmedian $340K$1.2M

Asking prices from $130K to $1.2M, typically $245K–$511K — based on 102 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Diamond 40 manuals & documents

33 documents for the Diamond 40 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Flight Manual Supplement · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Normal Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Checklist für Diamond DA40 NG - NXI · 2020

This document is a checklist for the Diamond DA40 NG, specifically the NXI edition. It includes three main sections: Normal Checklist, Emergency Checklist, and Abnormal Checklist. The checklist is designed for pilots and operators of the DA40 NG, providing a structured approach to preflight, normal operations, and emergency procedures. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and serves as a supplementary reference. The document is not a substitute for the AFM but is intended to enhance operational safety and efficiency during flight operations.

Max takeoff mass: 1310 kg
Stalling speed (Flaps UP) at 1200 kg: 66 KIAS
Cruise climb speed (Flaps UP): 88 KIAS
Max. flap speed (Flaps T/O): 110 KIAS
Emergency landing gliding speed: 88 KIAS
Oil pressure must be checked within 3 seconds after engine start
Max demonstrated crosswind: 25 kt

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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

Maintenance Manual

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

DA 40 AFM Introduction
20012.0 MB · via seagle.aero
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Service Bulletins

Flight Manual Supplement

Specifications

Model Guide

Emergency Procedures

Airworthiness Directives

Type Certificate

Normal Procedures

DA 40 NG AFM
2014326 pages · 2.5 MB · via flymyflight.com
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40 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Diamond 40?

The Diamond 40 has a maximum range of 590 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Diamond 40 carry?

The Diamond 40 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Diamond 40?

The Diamond 40's maximum take-off weight is 1,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Diamond 40?

The Diamond 40's ICAO type designator is DA40.

How many Diamond 40 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,160 registered Diamond 40 airframes worldwide.

Registered 40 aircraft

Individual 40 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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