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DiamondSingle-engine piston · Spring, Texas, USA

2003 Diamond DA40-180 Star

Price
$239,900
Year
2003
Total time
1,800 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR
Registration #
N170ma
Serial #
40.272
Total time
1879
Engine 1 Time
5 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
62 SMOH
Useful Load
915 lb
Condition
Used
Year Painted
2026
Interior Year
2026
Flight Rules
BTH

Airframe

  • Aircraft air frame
  • Specification 2003 DA40 Diamond Star
  • Range ~720 nautical miles
  • Max Takeoff Weight 2,535 lbs
  • Basic Empty Weight ~1,620-1,711 lbs
  • Useful Load ~824-915 lbs
  • Fuel capacity 40

Engine

Horsepower
180
Total time
5 hours SMOH
Year of overhaul
2026
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1995
Engine TBO
2000
M/N
MTV-12-B
S/N
02409
Tsmoh
62.8
Total time
2055.2
  • Lycoming engine IO-360-M1A
  • Refurbished magneto, Power Flow tuned exhaust system, renewed oil cooler
  • MT Propeller
  • Three blade composite propeller

9/10 - Propeller has been painted and refurbished and rebalanced since the overall. New seal has been put in to the hub since the overhaul.

Avionics

  • Garmin dual GNS 530/GNS 430 with TCAS and Terrain database
  • 10/10 VM1000 engine management system
  • Garmin transponder
  • Bendix King KAP 140 3-axis autopilot slaved to GNS 530
  • Dual HSI
  • FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G ADS-B In and Out w/traffic into Garmin 530/430 stack

Interior

  • Clean White Paint with No Livery
  • AeroLED Pulsar NSP Strobe and Position Lights on Wing Tips
  • New Tires
  • Whole-Plane Powerline Noise-Eliminator Circuit
  • Electric Pitch Trim
  • Dual yoke
  • Dual Push-to-Talk Switches
  • Dual Autopilot Quick-Disconnect Switches
  • Dual Toe Brakes
  • Avionics Master Switch
  • Heated Pitot
  • Wheel and Wing Strut Fairings
  • External Power Receptacle
  • Cessna-Like External Power Plug
  • Cold Engine Heater Option
  • Oil Quick Drain
  • Auxiliary Panel Power Outlet
  • 4-Place Intercom

Detailed Description

General Features and Equipment
* 2003 Diamond DA40

Detailed Description

9 GPH 2003 DIAMOND DA40 STAR- July 2026 ANNUAL/IFR, 2026 FRESH LYCOMING OVERHAUL, NO ACCIDENTS, LOW TOTAL TIME, LOW TIME MT COMPOSITE PROP, POWER FLOW EXHAUST, PROFESSIONAL ADS-B

This 2003 Diamond DA40 is a highly attractive aircraft for a private owner, flying club, or flight school looking for a clean, efficient, well-equipped airplane with major recent investment already completed. With only 1,800+ hours total time and just 5 hours since major overhaul on its Lycoming IO-360-M1A, this DA40 offers the rare combination of a low-time airframe, a 2026 freshly overhauled engine, and a strong package of practical upgrades.

The aircraft has been painted clean white with no livery, giving the next owner a protective, professional appearance and a blank canvas for custom striping, personal colors, club branding, or flight school identity. For a private owner, this is a refined and efficient four-place aircraft with excellent visibility and strong cross-country utility. For a flight school or flying club, it offers a proven Diamond training platform with low total time, modern equipment, and a clean exterior ready for branding.

The engine and performance package is a major strength. In addition to the fresh Lycoming overhaul, the aircraft includes a refurbished magneto, Power Flow tuned exhaust system, renewed oil cooler, MT composite propeller, oil quick drain, and cold engine heater option. The avionics and systems have also received meaningful attention, including a Garmin 430 with a new screen, refurbished/renewed VM1000 engine monitor display and electronics, professional-level FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G ADS-B In and Out, TCAS, AeroLED Pulsar NSP strobe and position lights on the wing tips, and a whole-plane powerline noise-eliminator circuit designed to help prevent iPhone charger and portable-device interference with aircraft audio and electronics.

Overall, this DA40 combines low total time, fresh engine value, clean presentation, upgraded exhaust performance, an MT composite propeller, professional ADS-B capability, modern LED lighting, refreshed avionics components, and practical owner-friendly options in a compelling aircraft package.

* 1,800 Hours Total Time

* Lycoming IO-360-M1A Engine

* 5 Hours Since Major Overhaul

* Fresh Lycoming Engine Overhaul

* Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System

* Refurbished Magneto

* Clean White Paint with No Livery

* MT Composite Propeller

* Refurbished/Renewed VM1000 Engine Monitor Display and Electronics

* Garmin GNS430 with New Screen

* FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G ADS-B In and Out into Garmin 530/430 stack

* tcas

  • AeroLED Pulsar NSP Strobe and Position Lights on Wing Tips
  • New Tires
  • Whole-Plane Powerline Noise-Eliminator Circuit
  • Electric Pitch Trim
  • Dual Push-to-Talk Switches
  • Dual Autopilot Quick-Disconnect Switches
  • Dual Toe Brakes
  • Avionics Master Switch
  • Heated Pitot
  • Wheel and Wing Strut Fairings
  • External Power Receptacle
  • Cessna-Like External Power Plug
  • Cold Engine Heater Option
  • Oil Quick Drain
  • Auxiliary Panel Power Outlet
  • 4-Place Intercom

Remarks

Whether used as a personal cross-country aircraft, a flying club airplane, or a high-quality flight school trainer, this DA40 combines low total time, fresh engine value, clean presentation, practical avionics, professional ADS-B capability, improved electrical noise protection, upgraded exhaust performance, modern LED lighting, an MT composite propeller, and excellent visibility in a compelling ownership package.

Aircraft record

N170MA

Registration

Registration
N170MA
Registered as
Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40
Year
2003
Serial number
40.272
Registered since
2015-06-30
Registration valid to
2028-06-30
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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