2008 Diamond DA40 XLSSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 2008 Diamond DA40 XLS (N695DS, serial 40.865) presents a well-maintained example of Diamond's advanced composite trainer and personal aircraft, showing 3,890 total hours with a useful load of 860 lbs. The aircraft features a 1,680 SMOH Lycoming IO-360 engine (2,000-hour TBO) paired with an MT 3-blade propeller (2,996 SOH), along with extended-range 50-gallon fuel tanks and a PowerFlow tuned exhaust system. Notably, cylinder #2 was replaced 270 hours ago, and compressions currently test at excellent levels (74/77/75/77). The airframe has complete logbooks with no accident or damage history beyond a minor 2023 wing dent repair from hangar rash, and all ADs are in compliance under continuous maintenance by Diamond service center Dillon's Aviation.

The Garmin G1000 WAAS panel stands out with dual GIA63W units, GTX345R ADS-B In/Out, GFC700 autopilot, synthetic vision, and XM weather/radio (subscription included). Additional features include LED wingtip lighting, electric pitch/rudder trim, Tanis pre-heater, and an Artex 406MHz ELT. The all-white exterior with vinyl trim shows minor cosmetic blemishes but presents well for its age, while the saddle brown leather interior exhibits wear—particularly on side panels and rear seats—though front seats are protected by sheepskin covers. Originally serving in a flying club with five owners since new, this XLS-model DA40 offers a rare combination of modern avionics, solid maintenance provenance, and the efficiency of Diamond's composite airframe at a competitive price point.