2005 Diamond DA40-180 Star

Description

This 2005 Diamond DA40-180 Star (registration ZK-DAE) is a well-presented, Garmin G1000-equipped example of Diamond's popular four-seat composite tourer. With its Lycoming IO-360 overhauled in August 2024 and showing just 290 hours since overhaul against a 2,200-hour TBO, it presents outstanding value in a modern glass-cockpit aircraft.

The DA40 combines the safety of a carbon-fibre composite airframe and outstanding cockpit visibility with docile, forgiving handling. The fully integrated Garmin G1000 flight deck features dual displays, GPS/NAV/COM, engine and fuel monitoring, and a Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot, complemented by a Garmin GDL 69 datalink and GTX Mode S transponder. Maintained to the manufacturer's maintenance program and operated by the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), it is ideally suited to private touring, IFR training or flying school operations.

Highlights

• This tidy DA40 Star, finished in white with a grey leather interior, is well specified and conscientiously maintained:
• Garmin G1000 integrated glass cockpit
• Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot
• Engine overhauled August 2024 – only 290 hrs since overhaul (2,200 hr TBO)
• Airframe total time 5,751 hrs
• Garmin GDL 69 datalink and Garmin GTX Mode S transponder
• Composite airframe with outstanding cockpit visibility
• Maintained to Diamond's maintenance program by NZICPA
• Ideal for touring, IFR training or flight school use

Airframe and powerplant

• Total Hours Since New 5,751
• Serial Number 40-606
• Registration ZK-DAE
• Lycoming IO-360 180 HP fuel-injected engine
• Engine overhauled August 2024 (290 hrs SMOH)
• 2,200 hr engine TBO – over 1,900 hrs remaining
• Hartzell 2-blade constant speed propeller
• Prop governor overhauled August 2024
• Plane Power alternator
• Concorde RG-series battery
• Fuel boost pump overhauled June 2023
• New engine flexible hoses fitted at overhaul (2024)
• New engine shock mounts fitted at overhaul (2024)
• Carbon-fibre composite airframe
• Forward-hinged canopy with excellent visibility
• Rear passenger door
• Four-seat leather interior
• Fixed tricycle undercarriage
• CO detector fitted
• Fire extinguisher and first aid kit