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Single-Engine Piston

2006 DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR

$306,259 fyiEstimate $249,500–$255,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR listings ($244,900), then adjusts for:

  • Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
  • Airframe time -300 hr vs comps +0.6%
  • Engine time +169 hr vs comps -0.5%
  • Market supply: 24 for sale of 678 FAA-registered +1.5%

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

2006
1,500 hrs
N520DS
1
Fsck N520Ds INC Trustee LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Wilmington, DE

Overview

Make / ModelDIAMOND DA40-180 STAR
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time1,500 hrs
Engine time1,500 SNEW
Avionics / OtherGarmin GDL 69A
Autopilot

Description

A beautiful DA40 Excellent condition, extremely well kept, always hangered, high spec G1000, IFR equipment. Manufactured in Canada. Bought in 2009 from the first owner in the US at 171 hours and imported into Europe. Current and second owner selling due to a change in lifestyle and lack of utilization. Based at LGFJ East France. Always hangared, RGV maintenance service history, no damage history. Just out of annual inspection in May 2024, during the annual inspection, the propeller was overhauled, and the major structural inspection was conducted to provide complete peace of mind for the new owner. UK & EU VAT PAID.

Modifications

Performance Landing Gear kit Premium Leather Interior with Sheepskin Seat Covers 4 Way Baggage Compartment System Extended Range Fuel Tanks Chameleon Metallic with Gold Accent-European Design Engine/Canopy/Fuselage Cover 2-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller Cowl and Vent Plugs Diamond Gross Weight Increase Kit 1200 kg Annual inspection valid until 31st May 2025 Last Engine Compressions: #1=74/80 #2=74/80 #3=78/80 #4=78/80 Gross Weight 2646LBS Empty Weight 1821LBS Useful Load 825LBS Useful Load with full fuel 525 LBS Cruise speed 145KTS TAS AT 8-9 GPH FL090 Range at this power setting 780NM Take-off Distance 1027FT Ceiling 16,400FT Fuel Consumption 8.5 GPH

Avionics

GDU1040, 10 inch Primary Flight Display GDU1040, 10 inch Multi Function Display (MFD) Remote Equipment Mounting Rack with Line Replaceable Units GDC74 Integrated, Digital Air Data Computer, constant display of TAS, CAS, Wind Direction, VSI and TAT GRS77 Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System Dual Garmin GIA63 Integrated radio modules with WAAS-capable, IFR-approved GPS, VHF navigation and ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers GTX32 Integrated Mode C Transponder GTX33 Integrated Mode S Transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS) (US Territory) Garmin GDL69A Satellite Data Link Jeppesen Charts 406 Mhz ELT GEA71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC playback recording GMU44 Magnetometer Integrally lit, laser etched polycarbonate switch panel overlays Centrally located standby instrumentation, including Electric Attitude Indicator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Magnetic Direction Indicator Honeywell KAP 140 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Preselect with G1000 Interface

How this aircraft compares

Where this DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR lands versus other DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR listings on fyiAero.

Price

99th pct
$235k$306kThis aircraft · $306k

$306k · 99th percentile of 5 listings

Airframe time

33rd pct
1,3315,751This aircraft · 1,500

1,500 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 6 listings

Engine time

83rd pct
52,290This aircraft · 1,500

1,500 hours since new · 83rd percentile of 6 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year2006
ManufacturerDIAMOND
ModelDA40-180 STAR
ConditionUsed
Registration #N520DS

Airframe

Total Time1,500

Engine

Engine Horsepower180 HP
Engine 1 Time1,500 SNEW
Engine TBO2000

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosGDU1040, 10 inch Primary Flight Display GDU1040, 10 inch Multi Function Display (MFD) Remote Equipment Mounting Rack with Line Replaceable Units GDC74 Integrated, Digital Air Data Computer, constant display of TAS, CAS, Wind Direction, VSI and TAT GRS77 Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System Dual Garmin GIA63 Integrated radio modules with WAAS-capable, IFR-approved GPS, VHF navigation and ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers GTX32 Integrated Mode C Transponder GTX33 Integrated Mode S Transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS) (US Territory) Garmin GDL69A Satellite Data Link Jeppesen Charts 406 Mhz ELT GEA71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC playback recording GMU44 Magnetometer Integrally lit, laser etched polycarbonate switch panel overlays Centrally located standby instrumentation, including Electric Attitude Indicator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Magnetic Direction Indicator Honeywell KAP 140 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Preselect with G1000 Interface

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentPerformance Landing Gear kit Premium Leather Interior with Sheepskin Seat Covers 4 Way Baggage Compartment System Extended Range Fuel Tanks Chameleon Metallic with Gold Accent-European Design Engine/Canopy/Fuselage Cover 2-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller Cowl and Vent Plugs Diamond Gross Weight Increase Kit 1200 kg Annual inspection valid until 31st May 2025 Last Engine Compressions: #1=74/80 #2=74/80 #3=78/80 #4=78/80 Gross Weight 2646LBS Empty Weight 1821LBS Useful Load 825LBS Useful Load with full fuel 525 LBS Cruise speed 145KTS TAS AT 8-9 GPH FL090 Range at this power setting 780NM Take-off Distance 1027FT Ceiling 16,400FT Fuel Consumption 8.5 GPH