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2004 Diamond DA40Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

This 2004 Diamond DA40, registered as N278CM, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 2,314.2 hours. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine with 226.5 hours since a major overhaul in 2018, paired with a Hartzell two-blade aluminum propeller with matching time. The aircraft features a Garmin G1000 flight deck and is equipped for IFR operations with a Garmin GTX345R remote transponder providing ADS-B and active traffic capability, complemented by a Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot. Notable upgrades include a new Plane Power alternator and a polished propeller spinner.

The aircraft has a useful load of 897.8 pounds...

Year
2004
Make
Diamond
Series
DA40
Model
DA40
Tail #
N278CM
Serial #
40.391

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
897.8 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,314.2 hrs
Engine 1 Time
226.5 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
226.5 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Airworthy

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G1000 - Flight Deck

MFD

Garmin G1000 - Flight Deck

AP

Bendix/King KAP 140 - KAP Autopilot

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345R - GTX ADS-B Transponder

Traffic

Active Traffic

Additional Equipment

Alternator

Plane Power Alternator - New

Prop Spinner

Polished Prop Spinner

Wheel Fairings

Main Wheel Fairings Included

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2004
Paint Year
2004
Interior Notes
Interior Paint Is 10/10
Exterior Notes
Exterior Paint Is 10/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-M1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF

Asking Price

$285,000

Aircraft Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 24, 2026: $285,000 - trade-a-plane

Jan 23, 2026: $285,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jan 23, 2026

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$285,000