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Single-Engine Piston

1996 DIAMOND DA20-A1 KATANA

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$93,000
fyiEstimate $212,500–$218,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable Diamond Single-Engine Piston listings ($239,200), then adjusts for:

  • Year -9 vs comparable listings -13.5%
  • Airframe time +1,114 hr vs comps -2.2%
  • Engine time -915 hr vs comps +7.3%
  • No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -0.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1996
4,309 hrs
C-GDAI ✈ Flight Tracking
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10134
ROTAX 912S3
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★ 4.2 (5 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelDiamond DA20-A1 KATANA
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,309 hrs
Engine time110 SNEW
Prop blades2
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGARMIN aera 660
AirworthyYes

Description

JUST REDUCED! Factory New ROTAX 912 S3 (100hp) new engine mounts and muffler, hinges, rudder cables and "s" tubes, Nose landing gear strut, brake pedals assemblies, New upgraded hoses not requiring 5-year replacement. among numerous miscellaneous parts, such as bearings, brake pads, etc. Canopy and cowling freshly painted, Entire Aircraft Diamond Coated and Polished expected a 2-3 lifespan before new application, equipped with Apollo GX-60, Garmin Aera 660, aircraft canopy cover and newly replaced seat covers. All service bulletins have been complied with and flies and shows very well. Very economical to own. Hangar lease can be transferred to new owner upon approval by lessee.

Modifications

- Wing Tip Strobes - Electric Trim w/ LED Indicator - Canopy cover

Avionics

- King KX125 NAV/COM - Garmin GX50 GPS - Garmin Aera 660 - King KT76C Transponder - PS Engineering PM501 Intercom

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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General

Year1996
ManufacturerDIAMOND
ModelDA20-A1 KATANA
Serial Number10134
Registration #C-GDAI
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time4,309.3
Fuel Capacity Volume20.1 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelROTAX 912S3
Engine Horsepower100 HP
Engine 1 Time110 SNEW
Engine TBO1500
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2023

Props

Prop Time146.6
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionComposite

Avionics

Avionics/Radios- King KX125 NAV/COM - Garmin GX50 GPS - Garmin Aera 660 - King KT76C Transponder - PS Engineering PM501 Intercom

Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment- Wing Tip Strobes - Electric Trim w/ LED Indicator - Canopy cover

Interior

Number of Seats2
ConfigurationPassenger

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusTHIS AIRCRAFT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND VERIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Diamond DA20 A1 Katana

Typical model-level figures for the Diamond DA20 A1 Katana (not this specific airframe).

$19,509annual budget · 137 hrs/yr
$69variable cost / hour
$0.59cost per nm
4.4gph fuel burn
$105,996avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $212,500–$218,000

Performance & dimensions

Range519 nm
Cruise speed117 kts · 135 mph
Takeoff / landing1120.0 / 748.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The DA20-A1 Katana seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

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