DA40 Series
From the seasoned pilot, new pilot, or profit-minded flight training center,
this plane is an exceptional choice for so many applications.
Four Seat Versatility
Whether you are a new aviator looking for the perfect first airplane or an experienced IFR pilot with discerning tastes, the DA40, available either with a Jet-A fuel or AVGAS engine, is the smart choice.
The durable composite airframe, ultra-low fuel burn and superb handling make the DA40 a great airplane for travel, leaseback, and training alike.
Explore the DA40 History
Chronology of Major Improvements over the past two decades complied into a 54 minute detailed video and PDF document with time codes.
Overview
DA40 NG Tech Specs
5.1 gal/h
Consumption at 60% (19.5 I/h)
Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 hp and EECU single lever control system
154 kts
Max. speed (14,000 ft, MCP)
58 kts stall speed, landing configuration
16,400 ft
Max. operating altitude (6,000 m)
690 ft/min max. rate of climb (ISA SL)
940 nm
Max. range (incl. auxiliary tank)
5.1 US gal/hr fuel consumption at max range
4 seats
The folding rear seat backs, large forward opening canopy, and huge rear door offers the optimum in loading flexibility
904 lbs
Useful load (410 kg)
Fly fishing rods, guns, tents, skis, snowshoes, even mountain bikes, and plenty more gear all fit the DA40
Overview
DA40 NG Tech Specs
5.1 gal/h
Consumption at 60%.
Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged common-rail injected diesel engine with 168 hp and EECU single lever control system.
154 kts
Max Speed (14,000 ft).
58 kts stall speed, landing configuration.
16,400 ft
Max Operating Altitude.
690 ft/min max rate of climb.
940 nm
Max Range (incl. auxiliary tank).
5.1 US gal/hr fuel consumption at max range.
4 seats
The folding rear seat backs, large forward opening canopy, and huge rear door offers the optimum in loading flexibility.
904 lbs
Useful load (410 kg)
Fly fishing rods, guns, tents, skis, snowshoes, even mountain bikes, and plenty more gear all fit the DA40.
Explore the DA40 History
Chronology of Major Improvements over the past two decades complied into a 54 minute detailed video and PDF document with time codes.
DA40 NG Demo Flight
Experience a full Diamond DA40 NG Demo flight with Lifestyle Aviation's demo pilot Sam Linton.
Learn the ins and outs of the aircraft, how it performs in flight, and what makes the Jet-A burning DA40 NG a superior plane for travel and training.
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Design
The DA40 NG comes standard with a choice of stylish and hard-wearing interior materials.
For luxurious comfort and style, available features include premium leather interiors in several designs and colors, adjustable pilot seat-backs and lumbar support, electrically adjustable rudder pedals, electric air conditioning, and much more.
Safety
Diamond’s industry-leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting you and your passengers with a long list of active and passive safety features.
Active safety features help to avoid accidents in the first place, the first and most important line of defense. Passive safety features are designed to minimize the probability and degree of injury, just in case the unexpected happens.
The DA40 offers the ultimate in handling, stability and control, ease of operation plus structural and system redundancies, all coupled with a high degree of crashworthiness.
Propulsion and Avionics
The DA40 fully integrated G1000 NXi flight deck, incorporating the latest features with optional ultra-precise GFC700 Automatic Flight Control System, offers superior situational awareness, convenience and safety. Available equipment provides Traffic Advisories, Synthetic Vision Technology, Satellite WX and Entertainment, and more.
For your DA40 you can choose between the 168 hp turbocharged AE300 jet fuel engine (For more information on Austro Engines please click here) or a Lycoming IO360M1A AVGAS engine (DA40 XLT version).
The 3 blade MT hydraulic constant speed propeller features advanced blade geometry for efficient performance, low vibration and noise. It is automatically controlled by the engine’s digital engine control through a conventional hydraulic governor.
DA40 NG Demo Flight
Experience a full Diamond DA40 NG Demo flight with Lifestyle Aviation's demo pilot Sam Linton.
Learn the ins and outs of the aircraft, how it performs in flight, and what makes the Jet-A burning DA40 NG a superior plane for travel and training.
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Learn about the history of Diamond Aircraft, the differences between each model, and what makes Diamonds the safest general aviation airplanes in the world today!
Power Plant
| DA40 NG |
DA40 XLT |
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|---|---|---|
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Engine |
Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 hp and EECU single lever control system |
180 hp Lycoming IO360M1A AVGAS Piston Engine |
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Propeller |
MT propeller MTV-6-R-/190-69 3-blade constant speed propeller |
Hartzell 2 blade metal constant speed propeller. Optional Hartzell 2 blade composite constant speed propeller. Optional MT 3 blade constant speed propeller |
|
Fuel grades |
Jet A-1, Jet A, TS-1 (Russia, Ukraine), RT (Russia, Ukraine), No. 3 Jet Fuel (China), JP-8 |
AVGAS |
Performance (max. mass)
| DA40 NG |
DA40 XLT |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Max. speed (14,000 ft, MCP) |
285 km/h TAS1 | 154 kts TAS1 | 263 km/h TAS |
142 kts TAS |
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Cruise speed at 60 % (14,000 ft) |
231 km/h TAS1 | 125 kts TAS1 | – |
– |
|
Cruise speed at 75 % (6,000 ft) |
– | – | ||
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Stall speed, landing configuration |
107 km/h CAS | 58 kts CAS | 96 km/h IAS | 52 kts IAS |
|
Rate of climb (ISA SL) |
3.5 m/s1 | 690 ft/min1 | 4.6 m/s |
910 ft/min |
|
Range at 60 % (incl. auxiliary tank) |
1,741 km1 | 940 nm1 | – |
– |
|
Range at 45 % (incl. auxiliary tank) |
– | – | 1,537 km |
830 nm |
|
Fuel consumption |
19.5 l/h (@60%) |
5.1 US gal/h (@60%) |
31 lt/h (@65%) |
8.2 US gal/h (@65%) |
|
Take-off ground roll (ISA SL) |
370 m1 |
1,214 ft1 | 305 m |
1,000 ft |
|
Landing ground roll (ISA SL) |
270 m | 886 ft | 305 m |
1,000 ft |
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Max. operating altitude |
5,000 m | 16,400 ft | 5,000 m |
16,400 ft |
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Max. demonstrated crosswind |
46 km/h |
25 kts |
37 km/h |
20 kts |
Dimensions
Mass and Loading
| DA40 NG | DA40 XLT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seats |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Empty weight |
900 kg1 | 1,984 lbs1 | 792 kg2 |
1,746 lbs2 |
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Useful load |
410 kg1 | 904 lbs1 | 408 kg2 |
900 lbs2 |
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Max. take off mass |
1,310 kg | 2,888 lbs | 1,200 kg |
2,646 lbs |
|
Fuel capacity total
|
147 l / 118 kg 106 l / 84 kg 41 l / 33 kg |
39 US gal / 261 lbs 28 US gal / 188 lbs 11 US gal / 74 lbs |
189 l / 136 kg – – |
50 US gal / 301 lbs |
Interested in the DA40 Series?
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Interested in the DA40 Series?
Reach out to us to see if this plane is a good fit for your mission.