2008 DIAMOND DA20-C1 ECLIPSE
Starts from the median asking price of 64 comparable DIAMOND Single-Engine Piston listings ($499,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -13 vs comparable listings -19.5%
- Airframe time +4,256 hr vs comps -8.5%
- Engine time +506 hr vs comps -1.5%
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Overview
| Make / Model | DIAMOND DA20-C1 ECLIPSE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,388 hrs |
| Engine time | 870 SNEW |
| Annual | June 2023 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This 2008 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse (registration ZK-DAF) is a hard-working, conscientiously maintained example of the world's favourite composite two-seat trainer. With a factory-new Continental IO-240-B fitted in June 2023 – just 870 hours since new – and a new MT propeller with barely 216 hours, it offers exceptional value at an accessible price point. The DA20-C1 pairs a carbon-fibre composite airframe and bubble canopy with crisp, responsive handling and remarkably low operating costs. The panel combines an Aspen electronic flight display with a Garmin GTX 33X ADSB Mode S transponder and a 406 MHz ELT. In active service with over 215 hours flown in the past 12 months, and maintained to the manufacturer's maintenance program by the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), it is ideally suited to flight training, time building or affordable private flying. HIGHLIGHTS This honest DA20-C1 Eclipse, finished in white with a tan leather interior, is in active service with inspections and checks up to date: • Factory-new Continental IO-240-B fitted June 2023 – 870 hrs since new • New MT propeller – just 216 hrs since new • Garmin GTX 33X ADS-B Mode S transponder • Aspen electronic flight display • In active service – 216 hours flown in the past 12 months • All inspections and routine checks current at July 2026 • Bubble canopy with outstanding visibility • Maintained to Diamond's maintenance program by NZICPA AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT Total Hours Since New 5,388 Serial Number C0531 Registration ZK-DAF Continental IO-240-B 125 HP fuel-injected engine Factory-new engine fitted June 2023 (870 hrs since new) Over 1,300 hrs remaining to TBO New MT 2-blade propeller (216 hrs since new) New fuel system components and starter fitted with engine (2023) New airframe fuel pump fitted December 2022 Carbon-fibre composite airframe Bubble canopy with outstanding visibility Two-seat side-by-side cockpit Tan leather-trimmed interior Fixed tricycle undercarriage CO detector fitted Fire extinguisher and first aid kit
Avionics
AVIONICS Aspen electronic flight display (EFD) Garmin GTX 33X ADS-B Mode S transponder VHF COM radio and intercom Full analogue flight instruments Artex 406 MHz ELT Engine instrumentation cluster Transponder and static system checks September 2025 24-month avionics check completed September 2025 Mode S address code current to 2027
General
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND |
| Model | DA20-C1 ECLIPSE |
| Serial Number | C0531 |
| Registration # | ZK-DAF |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,388 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO240B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 870 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2200 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1320 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | AVIONICS Aspen electronic flight display (EFD) Garmin GTX 33X ADS-B Mode S transponder VHF COM radio and intercom Full analogue flight instruments Artex 406 MHz ELT Engine instrumentation cluster Transponder and static system checks September 2025 24-month avionics check completed September 2025 Mode S address code current to 2027 |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | MAINTENANCE Maintained to manufacturer's maintenance program Factory-new engine fitted June 2023 Review of Airworthiness valid to October 2026 100-hour inspection completed March 2026 50-hour inspection completed May 2026 Brake fluid replaced September 2025 CO detector replaced October 2025 Full aircraft status report (July 2026) available COMPLIANCE Operated by NZICPA In active service – 216 hrs flown in past 12 months New MT propeller fitted 2025 24-month avionics, transponder & static checks September 2025 ELT and radio station tests completed September 2025 Fire extinguisher and first aid kit current to October 2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Complete maintenance records. Full specifications and aircraft status report available on request. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Brochure
| Brochure | Spec Sheet ZK-DAF.pdf |
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