This 2005 Diamond DA40-180 Star (registration ZK-DAE) is a well-presented, Garmin G1000-equipped example of Diamond's popular four-seat composite tourer. With its Lycoming IO-360 overhauled in August 2024 and showing just 290 hours since overhaul against a 2,200-hour TBO, it presents outstanding value in a modern glass-cockpit aircraft.
The DA40 combines the safety of a carbon-fibre composite airframe and outstanding cockpit visibility with docile, forgiving handling. The fully integrated Garmin G1000 flight deck features dual displays, GPS/NAV/COM, engine and fuel monitoring, and a Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot, complemented by a Garmin GDL 69 datalink and GTX Mode S transponder. Maintained to the manufacturer's maintenance program and operated by the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), it is ideally suited to private touring, IFR training or flying school operations.
HIGHLIGHTS
This tidy DA40 Star, finished in white with a grey leather interior, is well specified and conscientiously maintained:
• Garmin G1000 integrated glass cockpit
• Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot
• Engine overhauled August 2024 – only 290 hrs since overhaul (2,200 hr TBO)
• Airframe total time 5,751 hrs
• Garmin GDL 69 datalink and Garmin GTX Mode S transponder
• Composite airframe with outstanding cockpit visibility
• Maintained to Diamond's maintenance program by NZICPA
• Ideal for touring, IFR training or flight school use
AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT
Total Hours Since New 5,751
Serial Number 40-606
Registration ZK-DAE
Lycoming IO-360 180 HP fuel-injected engine
Engine overhauled August 2024 (290 hrs SMOH)
2,200 hr engine TBO – over 1,900 hrs remaining
Hartzell 2-blade constant speed propeller
Prop governor overhauled August 2024
Plane Power alternator
Concorde RG-series battery
Fuel boost pump overhauled June 2023
New engine flexible hoses fitted at overhaul (2024)
New engine shock mounts fitted at overhaul (2024)
Carbon-fibre composite airframe
Forward-hinged canopy with excellent visibility
Rear passenger door
Four-seat leather interior
Fixed tricycle undercarriage
CO detector fitted
Fire extinguisher and first aid kit
Airframe
Total Time
5,751
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING IO-360
Engine Horsepower
134.23 kW
Engine 1 Time
290 SMOH
Engine TBO
2200
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1910
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
AVIONICS
Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck
Dual G1000 flight displays (PFD/MFD)
Bendix/King KAP 140 autopilot
Garmin GTX Mode S transponder
Garmin GDL 69 datalink receiver
Dual GPS/NAV/COM (G1000)
Integrated audio panel with intercom
Engine and fuel monitoring via G1000
Standby flight instruments
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Emergency standby battery
Essential bus architecture
Interior
Number of Seats
4
Configuration
Passenger
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
MAINTENANCE
Maintained to manufacturer's maintenance program
Engine overhauled August 2024 (290 hrs SMOH)
Review of Airworthiness valid to September 2026
Compass swing completed November 2025
Brake fluid replaced August 2025
Fuel boost pump overhauled June 2023
Emergency battery replacement not due until October 2026
Full aircraft status report (July 2026) available
COMPLIANCE
Operated by NZICPA
Prop governor overhauled August 2024
24-month avionics check completed October 2025
Pitot-static and transponder checks October 2025
ELT and radio inspection completed October 2025
Aircraft re-weigh current to October 2029
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Complete maintenance records. Full specifications and aircraft status report available on request.
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