2012 Diamond DA40 XLSSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Grass Valley, CA, USA
This 2012 Diamond DA40 XLS, registered as N963DS, presents as an exceptionally low-time aircraft with 262 total hours on the airframe and its Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine. It has been maintained on a monthly plan with Alpine Aviation and its most recent annual inspection was completed in September 2025, with the next due in September 2026. The aircraft has no damage history and has always been hangared, contributing to its excellent exterior paint and interior condition, which includes an upgraded interior and bubble canopy.
The aircraft is equipped for advanced IFR operations with a Garmin G1000 suite featuring dual GDU1040/1044 displays, a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Passenger, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 799 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 262 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 261.09 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 45 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Full Logbooks and Many Additional Photos Available Upon Request
- Inspection Status
- Annual Completed in September 2025 by Alpine Aviation. Annual Inspection Due: September 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GIA63W - Dual Integrated Radio Modules with WAAS-Enabled, IFR-Approved GPS, VHF NAV and ILS; and VHF COMS
Comms
Garmin GIA63W - Dual Integrated Radio Modules with WAAS-Enabled, IFR-Approved GPS, VHF NAV and ILS; and VHF COMS
AP
Garmin GFC 700 - Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Including 2-Axis Digital Autopilot With Flight Director WAAS Enabled Dual GPS Allows Fully Coupled ILS or WAAS Approaches with Audible "Minimums" Call-Out and VNAV Coupled Step-Downs
Audio
Garmin GMA 1347 - Digital Audio Controller with Digital ATC Playback
Weather
Garmin GDL 69A - Satellite Data Link (Subscription Required)
Traffic
Active Traffic Yes
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345R - ADS-B Equipped Yes, Transponder with ADS-B and Out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B and Out
PFD
Garmin GDU 1040 - G1000 Inch Primary Flight Display
MFD
Garmin GDU 1044 - GDU Inch Multi-Function Display
EMS
Garmin GEA 71 - Engine Monitor Yes, Airframe/Engine Interface Unit
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Power Flow Exhaust
Fuel Tanks
Long Range Tanks, Extended Range Tanks
Seat Covers
Near-New Sheepskin Covers Included
Headsets
Bose - Aircraft Comes with Sidewinder and Three Headsets
Standby Instruments
Centrally Located Standby Instrumentation, Including Electric Attitude Indicator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Compass
ELT
406 MHz ELT
Antenna
Commant CI 2580-200 - CI WAAS/GPS/VHF Antenna
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2012
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Interior Notes
- Seats Are in Excellent Condition. Near-New Sheepskin Covers Included. XLS Upgraded Interior & Canopy
- Exterior Notes
- Paint New in 2012. Plane Always Hangared and Is in Excellent Condition. Decals New in 2024. Bubble Canopy
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-360-M1A
- Engine Power
- 360 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N
Asking Price
$440,000
Aircraft Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 20, 2026: $440,000(-$10,000) - controller
Jan 13, 2026: $450,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$440,000
Aircraft Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 20, 2026: $440,000(-$10,000) - controller
Jan 13, 2026: $450,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$440,000