2003 Diamond DA40Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA

This 2003 Diamond DA40-180 Star, located in Texas, presents as a turn-key platform with 1,800 hours total time on the airframe and a fresh Lycoming major overhaul showing just 5 hours since completion. The listing notes a useful load of 915 pounds, a maximum takeoff weight of 2,535 pounds, an empty weight of 1,620 pounds, and a range of 720 nautical miles, with fuel burn of approximately 9 GPH. The aircraft is STOL equipped, complete logbooks are available, and an annual inspection was completed in June 2026. The listing claims no damage history.

The panel offers modern IFR capability centered on a Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM and a...

Year: 2003

Make: Diamond

Series: DA40 Star

Model: DA40

Serial #: number40

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 915 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 1,800 hrs

Logbook Status: Complete Logbooks Available

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection Completed June 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GNS 530 - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

Bendix/King KAP 140 - KAP Three-Axis Autopilot, Slaved to Garmin GNS 530, Electric Pitch Trim, Dual Autopilot Quick-Disconnect Switches

ADSB

FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G - RANGR XVR/G ADS-B In Out

ADS-B In

FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G - RANGR XVR/G ADS-B In Out

Traffic

TCAS Traffic System, Traffic Displayed Through Garmin 530/430 Stack, Active Traffic Capability

EMS

VM1000 - Engine Management System, Refurbished and Renewed Display and Electronics

Additional Equipment

Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System

MT Composite Propeller

Refurbished Magneto

Cold Engine Heater Option

Oil Quick Drain

Heated Pitot Tube

Four-Place Intercom

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Dual Toe Brakes

Avionics Master Switch

Auxiliary Panel Power Outlet

External Power Receptacle

Cessna-Style External Power Plug

AeroLED Pulsar NSP Wingtip Strobe and Position Lights

Whole-Plane Powerline Noise-Eliminator Circuit

Whole-Plane Powerline Noise-Eliminator Circuit designed to minimize interference from portable electronic devices and chargers

Wheel Fairings

Wing Strut Fairings

New Tires

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2026

Paint Year: 2026

Interior Notes: Refreshed in 2026 by The Best Aircraft Interiors, Spring, TX. Four-Place Passenger Configuration. Clean, updated cabin presentation.

Exterior Notes: Professionally Refinished in 2026 - PaintGrl by Aero & Auto Refinishing, Manvel, TX. Clean White Paint Scheme. No Exterior Livery. Ideal blank canvas for: Personal customization, Flight school branding, Flying club identity.