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2006 Diamond DA40Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fitchburg, MA, USA

This 2006 Diamond DA40, registration N279CA, serial number 40.688, is a well maintained, hangered, clean aircraft with a history of flying a lot, according to the seller. Total airframe time is 4,997 hours, with complete logbooks since new. The annual is due 9/1/2027, and another 100-hour/annual inspection is scheduled for December 2026. Bonding, 1000- and 2000-hour inspections and the 2000-hour MSI were recently completed, and a fresh annual was done in August by Shoreline Aviation at KGHG, a Diamond Service Center. The listing does not state any damage history.

The engine is a Lycoming IO360-M1A (180HP) in the DA40-180, a factory reman...

Year
2006
Make
Diamond
Series
DA40 Star
Model
DA40
Tail #
N279CA
Serial #
40.688

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
872 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,997 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,465 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,465 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks since new. Logbooks available upon request.
Inspection Status
Annual due 9/1/2027. Another 100hr/annual is scheduled to be performed in December 2026. Bonding, 1000 & 2000hr inspections recently completed. 2000hr MSI recently completed. Fresh annual in August done by Shoreline Aviation at KGHG (Diamond Service Center).

Avionics

PFD

Garmin GDU 1040 - 10-inch Primary Flight Display

MFD

Garmin GDU 1040 - 10-inch Multi Function Display

GPS

Garmin GIA 63 - Dual (non-WAAS) Integrated Radio Modules, IFR-Approved GPS, VHF Navigation and ILS. Upgrade to the is possible.

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345R - ADS-B in/out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345R - ADS-B in/out Transponder

Audio

Garmin GMA 1347 - Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC playback recording

Weather

Garmin GDL 69 - Sirius XM

AP

Garmin GFC 700 - Autopilot with pitch, roll, and trim

EMS

Garmin GEA 71 - Airframe/Engine Interface Unit with comprehensive data logging storing all engine and flight parameters including altitude, g-forces, per cylinder EGT/CHT

Additional Equipment

Tanis Preheater

Aircraft Tug

Minimax Aircraft Tug - Comes with to help push into hangars

Extended Range Fuel Tanks

50-gallon extended range fuel tanks

Data Logging

Comprehensive data logging capability (stores to an SD card) that stores all engine and all flight parameters including altitude, g-forces, per cylinder EGT/CHT, and more

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2023
Interior Notes
Interior is a premium leather gray, and the front seats have a real sheepskin cover.
Exterior Notes
Exterior was repainted in 2023 with custom red/black graphics.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO360-M1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 2-blade Constant Speed

Asking Price

$259,000

Aircraft Location

Fitchburg, MA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 13, 2026: $259,000 - trade-a-plane

Jun 26, 2025: Call for Price - aso

Jun 3, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

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$259,000