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1998 DIAMOND DA20-C1
Starts from the median asking price of 32 comparable Diamond Single-Engine Piston listings ($239,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time +690 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +391 hr vs comps -3.1%
- Modern GPS navigator (16% of comps) +4.0%
- ADS-B (41% of comps) +1.5%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 333 FAA-registered +3.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Diamond DA20-C1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,650 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,250 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
Description
Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete and Consecutive Logbooks November 2025 Annual Inspection Useful Load 550 This Diamond DA20 is ready to be put to work, the perfect low cost of operation flight school trainer. With 6800 Airframe hours, and a recent 1000hr inspection this DA20 is ready for many more hours of flying! It features a MT propeller, Dual Garmin 430 units, and a L3 Lynx Transponder. If you are looking for a starter aircraft, or one to put on a flight school line- this is the plane for you!
Modifications
Wingtip Strobes Avionics Master Switch Co Pilot Brakes Dual Push to Talk Switches Landing and Taxi Lights Cabin Fire Extinguisher Overhead vents and reading lamps 24 gallons fuel
Avionics
Garmin GNS430 NAV/COM 1 Garmin GNS430 NAV/COM 2 Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Lynx L3 Transponder ADSB In/Out Garmin 106B CDI
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›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.
See prices & suppliers ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Diamond DA20-C1 lands versus other Diamond DA20-C1 listings on fyiAero.
Price
17th pct$80k · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
80th pct3,650 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 5 listings
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General
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND |
| Model | DA20-C1 |
| Serial Number | C0011 |
| Registration # | N916AZ |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,650 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,250 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS430 NAV/COM 1 Garmin GNS430 NAV/COM 2 Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Lynx L3 Transponder ADSB In/Out Garmin 106B CDI |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Wingtip Strobes Avionics Master Switch Co Pilot Brakes Dual Push to Talk Switches Landing and Taxi Lights Cabin Fire Extinguisher Overhead vents and reading lamps 24 gallons fuel |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Diamond DA20 C1 Katana Eclipse
Typical model-level figures for the Diamond DA20 C1 Katana Eclipse (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 452 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 138 kts · 159 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1256.0 / 661.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The DA20-C1 Katana Eclipse seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N916AZ
1998 DIAMOND DA20-C1
- Then asking
- $80k
- Airframe
- 3,650 hrs
Range from base
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Last flight
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