The Diamond DA20 (ICAO type DV20) is an aircraft of Austria origin, certificated in the Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 520 nm, a cruise speed of 120 knots, a service ceiling of 14,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Diamond DA20

DV20

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MTOW

700 kg

Range

520 nm

Seats

DA20

Diamond · DA20

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 1,043
Active: 1,034
Origin: Austria

Certifying authorities

FAA

Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
DA20-A1 DA20-A1	—	700 kg	520 nm	120 kt	2
DA20-C1 DA20-C1	—	700 kg	520 nm	120 kt	2

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS TA4CH · Rev 3 · issued 1998-09-08

Category: Utility
MTOW: 750 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 1 passengers
Fuel: 91 L

Approved fuelAVGAS 100LL

Engine

Teledyne Continental Motors IO-240-B

Certification basis

FAR 21.29 and JAR-VLA effective April 26, 1990, through Amendment VLA/92/1 effective January 1, 1992, as a safety equivalence to FAR 23 effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 23-1…

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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 DA20 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Diamond DA20 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

21 yearsmedian age

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Of the 466 registered Diamond DA20 with a known build year (45% of the 1,043 we track), the median age is 21 years.

Registration activity

21changed registration in 12 months

21 of the 1,043 registered Diamond DA20 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 21 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 50
Tracked flights: 490
Tracked flight hours: 1,061
Share of fleet flying: 5%

50 Diamond DA20 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 490 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Diamond DA20 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Diamond DA20 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Normal Procedures · Avionics Manual · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Service Manual · Weight And Balance · Type Certificate · Performance Data · Wiring Diagram. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Aircraft Questionnaire: Diamond DA20/C1 · 2023

This document serves as a comprehensive questionnaire for the Diamond DA20, focusing on various operational and performance aspects of the aircraft. It is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with the aircraft's systems, performance metrics, and operational procedures. The questionnaire covers critical areas such as weight and balance, fuel management, engine operation, and emergency procedures. It also includes specific performance data and operational limits that are essential for safe flying. This document is particularly useful for new pilots or those transitioning to the Diamond DA20, providing a structured approach to understanding the aircraft's capabilities and requirements.

Maximum gross weight: 1764 lbs
Maximum takeoff weight: 1764 lbs
Maximum landing weight: 1764 lbs
Normal center of gravity envelope: Minimum Arm 7.95 inches, Maximum Arm 12.48 inches
Expected climb performance at gross weight: Specific ft/min values based on temperature and pressure altitude

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

DA20-C1 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
2014378 pages · 16.1 MB · via encoreflight.com
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Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Parts Catalog for the Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse
2024272 pages · 1.4 MB · via www.caab.gov.bd
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Service Bulletins

Specifications

Normal Procedures

Avionics Manual

Airworthiness Directives

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Propellers & Propeller Governors Hoffmann Series
20223 pages · 153 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
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V Speeds Reference

DA20 C1 Eclipse Training Manual
201935 pages · 2.1 MB · via www.crosswindsaviation.com
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Service Manual

Weight And Balance

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DA20 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Diamond DA20?

The Diamond DA20 has a maximum range of 520 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Diamond DA20 carry?

The Diamond DA20 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Diamond DA20?

The Diamond DA20's maximum take-off weight is 700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Diamond DA20?

The Diamond DA20's ICAO type designator is DV20.

How many Diamond DA20 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,043 registered Diamond DA20 airframes worldwide.

Registered DA20 aircraft

Individual DA20 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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