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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Diamond DA42 Twin Star cost?
A used Diamond DA42 Twin Star typically costs around $750,425 based on current listings on PlaneFox. Prices generally range from $570,000 for older or higher-time airframes up to $995,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. The final price depends on year of manufacture, total airframe hours, avionics upgrades and overall condition.
What is the price range for a used Diamond DA42 Twin Star?
Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft currently listed on PlaneFox range from approximately $570,000 to $995,000. Newer model years with low airframe hours and modern avionics command the higher end of the range, while older airframes with more hours sit at the lower end.
How many Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft are for sale right now?
There are currently 27 Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft listed for sale on PlaneFox. Listings are aggregated daily from leading aircraft brokers and dealers across Europe, so the inventory updates throughout the week.
Where can I find a Diamond DA42 Twin Star for sale?
You can browse every available Diamond DA42 Twin Star in one place right here on PlaneFox. 27 are listed across Europe right now, spread across 5 countries. Most are listed in Germany (4), followed by United States (2), Norway (2), Switzerland (1) and Slovenia (1). Location should not be a dealbreaker. If you find the right Diamond DA42 Twin Star in another European country, we can arrange a qualified ferry pilot to deliver the aircraft to your home airport, so it is worth considering listings from across Europe.
What should I check when buying a used Diamond DA42 Twin Star?
On any used Diamond DA42 Twin Star, check four things first. Airframe hours: under 1,500 is low-time, 1,500 to 3,500 is mid-life, above 3,500 expect higher maintenance budgets and possibly an overhaul reserve. Engine time since major overhaul (SMOH): most piston engines are on a 2,000-hour TBO, so once SMOH passes 1,500 to 1,700 budget for the overhaul to come within the next 1 to 3 years. A piston overhaul typically costs 25,000 to 45,000 EUR, a turbine hot-section inspection 60,000 to 120,000 EUR. Avionics: a current Garmin glass panel (G1000 NXi, GTN 650/750, GFC 500/600 autopilot) adds real resale value, a steam-gauge panel means you should price in 25,000 to 60,000 EUR for a future upgrade. Damage history and corrosion: ask for the full logbook history, look specifically for prop strikes, gear-up landings and any structural repairs. Always commission a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from an EASA Part-145 shop familiar with the Diamond DA42 Twin Star, budget 1,500 to 3,500 EUR for a thorough PPI. Also verify the export certificate of airworthiness, EASA Form 1 paperwork and recent ADs/SBs are complied with.
How do Diamond DA42 Twin Star prices change with year of manufacture?
Our price stability chart for the Diamond DA42 Twin Star shows the average asking price by year of manufacture, based on current listings. This makes it easy to see how the Diamond DA42 Twin Star holds its value over time and to identify which model years offer the best price-to-condition ratio.