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
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed (Max) | 190 knots TAS |
| Range (Max) | 1,215 NM |
| Takeoff Distance | 2,428 ft |
| Landing Distance | 1,936 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,200 fpm |
| Single-Engine ROC | 230 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 US gal usable |
| Useful Load | ~1,100 lbs |
| Payload (full fuel) | ~900 lbs |
| Total Max Power | 336 hp (2 × 168 hp) |
Take Flight Aviation
49 Hangar Rd, Montgomery, NY 12549
Located at Orange County Airport (KMGJ)