2007 DIAMOND DA42

Piston Twin-Engine

$650,000

Specifications

General

Year: 2007

Manufacturer: Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc.

Model: DA-42 NG

Serial Number: 42.AC047

Registration: #N408SA

Condition: Used

Flight Rules: IFR

Based at: KMGJ

Description

This 2007 Diamond DA42 Twin Star, N408SA, is a well-maintained, upgraded multi-engine aircraft owned and operated by Take Flight Aviation LLC.
It is powered by Austro AE300 turbo-diesel engines paired with MT composite constant-speed propellers, offering a perfect combination of fuel efficiency, reliability, and modern performance.

The aircraft shows 3,400.2 total time (tach), with both engines and propellers at 717.2 hours since overhaul, and features the Austro E4 series powerplants.
This DA42 has been professionally maintained in-house by Take Flight Aviation’s service department and remains an excellent example of the Twin Star platform—ideal for both personal and commercial multi-engine operations.

Airframe & History

Performance and Features

Cruise Speed: 190 knots TAS

Range: 1,215 NM

Fuel Burn: ~12 GPH total

Service Ceiling: 18,000 ft

Rate of Climb: 1,200 fpm

Single-Engine ROC: 230 fpm

Useful Load: ~1,100 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 76 US gal usable

Payload (full fuel): ~900 lbs

Total Power: 336 hp (2 × 168 hp)

Avionics

Garmin G1000 Integrated Glass Cockpit

Dual Garmin GDU 1040/1045 10-inch PFD & MFD displays

Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot with Yaw Damper and Flight Director

Dual Garmin GIA 63 NAV/COM/GPS modules (WAAS certified)

Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder with Internal WAAS GPS

Garmin GMA 1347 Digital Audio Panel

Garmin GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Interface Unit

Garmin GRS 77 AHRS and GDC 74 Air Data Computer

Garmin GMU 44 Magnetometer

Garmin GDL 69A XM Weather and Radio Receiver

Garmin GA37 XM/WAAS Antenna

Avidyne TAS 610 Active Traffic System integrated with GTX 345R

Bluetooth FlightStream 210 Connectivity

Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)

Garmin ChartView and SafeTaxi

Backup Analog Instruments (Compass, Horizon, Airspeed, Altimeter)

Engines & Props

Exterior

Color Scheme: Diamond White with Gray and Silver Accents

Condition: Excellent overall composite finish

Hangared: Yes, Montgomery NY (KMGJ)

Interior

Seats: 4

Material: Two-tone Gray Leather with Diamond stitched panels

Layout: Dual yokes, side throttles, premium trim

Condition: Excellent — clean, climate-controlled storage

Performance Summary

MetricValue
Cruise Speed (Max)190 knots TAS
Range (Max)1,215 NM
Takeoff Distance2,428 ft
Landing Distance1,936 ft
Rate of Climb1,200 fpm
Single-Engine ROC230 fpm
Service Ceiling18,000 ft
Fuel Capacity76 US gal usable
Useful Load~1,100 lbs
Payload (full fuel)~900 lbs
Total Max Power336 hp (2 × 168 hp)

Take Flight Aviation

49 Hangar Rd, Montgomery, NY 12549
Located at Orange County Airport (KMGJ)