2008 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse

Description

This 2008 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse (registration ZK-DAF) is a hard-working, conscientiously maintained example of the world's favourite composite two-seat trainer. With a factory-new Continental IO-240-B fitted in June 2023 – just 870 hours since new – and a new MT propeller with barely 216 hours, it offers exceptional value at an accessible price point.

The DA20-C1 pairs a carbon-fibre composite airframe and bubble canopy with crisp, responsive handling and remarkably low operating costs. The panel combines an Aspen electronic flight display with a Garmin GTX 33X ADSB Mode S transponder and a 406 MHz ELT. In active service with over 215 hours flown in the past 12 months, and maintained to the manufacturer's maintenance program by the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), it is ideally suited to flight training, time building or affordable private flying.

Highlights

• This honest DA20-C1 Eclipse, finished in white with a tan leather interior, is in active service with inspections and checks up to date:
• Factory-new Continental IO-240-B fitted June 2023 – 870 hrs since new
• New MT propeller – just 216 hrs since new
• Garmin GTX 33X ADS-B Mode S transponder
• Aspen electronic flight display
• In active service – 216 hours flown in the past 12 months
• All inspections and routine checks current at July 2026
• Bubble canopy with outstanding visibility
• Maintained to Diamond's maintenance program by NZICPA

Airframe and powerplant

• Total Hours Since New 5,388
• Serial Number C0531
• Registration ZK-DAF
• Continental IO-240-B 125 HP fuel-injected engine
• Factory-new engine fitted June 2023 (870 hrs since new)
• Over 1,300 hrs remaining to TBO
• New MT 2-blade propeller (216 hrs since new)
• New fuel system components and starter fitted with engine
• (2023)
• New airframe fuel pump fitted December 2022
• Carbon-fibre composite airframe
• Bubble canopy with outstanding visibility
• Two-seat side-by-side cockpit
• Tan leather-trimmed interior
• Fixed tricycle undercarriage
• CO detector fitted
• Fire extinguisher and first aid kit