2012 Diamond DA40 XLSSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Grass Valley, CA, USA
This 2012 DIAMOND DA40 XLS, registered as N963DS, is a remarkably low-time aircraft with only 261 total hours on both the airframe and its Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine. It has no damage history and has been maintained on a monthly plan with Alpine Aviation, with its most recent annual inspection completed in September 2025. The aircraft is equipped with a Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N propeller showing 45 hours since major overhaul and features a Power Flow tuned exhaust system.
The avionics suite is centered on the Garmin G1000 system with dual 10-inch displays, a GFC 700 digital autopilot/flight director, and a GTX 345R transponder for ADS-B In and...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 799.09 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 261.9 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 261.09 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 45 hrs (SMOH)
- 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 GIA 63W - Dual Integrated Radio Modules with WAAS-Enabled, IFR-Approved GPS, VHF NAV and ILS; and VHF COMS
Comms
Garmin GIA 63W - Dual Integrated Radio Modules with WAAS-Enabled, IFR-Approved GPS, VHF NAV and ILS; and VHF COMS
Autopilot
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
Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B and Out
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345R - 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/EIS
Garmin GEA 71 - Airframe/Engine Interface Unit
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Power Flow Exhaust - Tuned System
Landing Lights
High Intensity Discharging Landing And Taxi Lights
Safety Equipment
AmSafe Air Bag Restraints (Front Seats), Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detector, 406 MHz ELT
Fuel System
Extended Range Fuel Tanks (50 USG)
Interior Features
4-Way Baggage Compartment System, Armrests (Front Canopy Side Rail Pilot And Copilot), Electrically Operated Rudder Pedals
Environmental System
Winter Kit
Canopy
Enlarged "Bubble Canopy"
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2012
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Interior Notes
- XLS Upgraded Interior & Canopy, upgraded seats
- Exterior Notes
- Bubble Canopy
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-360-M1A
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N
Asking Price
$450,000
Aircraft Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 4, 2026: $450,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$450,000
Aircraft Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 4, 2026: $450,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$450,000