Introduced in 2006, the project was later put on hold and the current status of the product is unknown. First flight, made by diamond chairman christian dries and diamond test pilot ingmar mayerbuch. This proposed ad would change the emergency open doors procedure by incorporation of a temporary revision into the. View and download garmin diamond da40 pilots manual online. Diamond factory engine and airframe program newsroom. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Only two examples were built before the project was. The diamond da50 is a piston single engine aircraft that has been developed and built by diamond aircraft. In total there are 84 users online 3 registered, 0 hidden and 81 guests based on users active over the past 12 minutes most users ever online was 11 on thu jan 16, 2020 12. The engine is manufactured by austro engine, an austrian company and subsidiary of diamond aircraft industries. I owned a da20 with a composite prop that got 5 tas, and now own 2 da40s. Because of their close proximity, our staff gained experience at diamond in production, quality assurance and customer support. It was diamonds first twin engine design, as well as the first new european twinengine aircraft in its category to be developed in over 25 years. The empty weight is 1,543 lbs and the gross weight is 2,535 lbs.
Diamond aircrafts plant is located on the same airport as xu aviation ltd. G system maintenance manual diamond da4040f page i 1900054501 revision e the following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedure and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this maintenance manual. Diamond aircraft has made the first flight of its new allcomposite twinengine model, the da52. Gda40 system maintenance manual page i 1900030303 revision 6 information subject to export control laws this document may contain information which is subject to the export administration regulations. After sales support technische publikationen da40180 airplane flight manual. The diamond da42 twin star is a four seat, twin engine, propellerdriven airplane developed and manufactured by austrian company diamond aircraft industries. Canopycockpitfuselage covers canopy covers help reduce damage to your airplanes upholstery and avionics caused by excessive heat, and they can eliminate problems caused by leaking door and window seals. Comparison between sr22t and da42 vi check my numbers.
In total there are 84 users online 3 registered, 0 hidden and 81 guests based on users active over the past 12 minutes. The prototype, designated as the da52, first flew on 3 april 2012 after six. Today, diamond s vision has come to fruition in the form of the diamond star, or da40180. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Jun 08, 2017 diamond aircraft has come out with its new da50v. Diamonds c1 is a significantly new airplane with differences that start right at the propeller but certainly dont end at the fire wall.
Dec 18, 2016 the diamond da62 is the only nextgeneration piston twin. Wiener neustadt in austria, the da62 looks exactly what it is a 21st century aircraft. Just recently i was given the opportunity to take a demo flight in diamond s new twin engine da62 aircraft, and the one word that keeps going through my mind is simple. Page 21 subscription service diamond aircraft publications revision subscription contacts to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the da20c1 aircraft, it is recommended that operators verify that their documentation is at the correct issue. The ae500 is a 6 cylinder diesel with 280 hp so the 200 kts range is well in reach for both the da50 and the da52 and engine certification is expected to be completed by the end of 2012 in europe at least. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The plane is the most modern and efficient singleengine piston aircraft in its range. Since its introduction six years ago, first overseas and then in the united states, the star has penetrated the general aviation, fixedgearsingle market in a big way, selling some 600 units. An added benefit of the ae500 is that a multiengine pilot flying a diamond twin will finally need a high performance endorsement. Sharing the clean lines and sportscar look of its smaller sibling, the da40 brings two more seats, ifr certification, and an exciting new entry to the popular certified fourplace single market.
Diamond working on three high performance singles, new. Introduced in 2006, the project was later put on hold until the turboprop jp7 variant was introduced in 2015. May 28, 20 a pioneer in the aerodiesel market, diamond is deep into certification testing of its latest diesel aircraft, the sevenseat da52 twin. Lifestyle aviation has new 2020 diamond da62 units available for delivery in 2020. Ive long been a fan of the diamond aircraft, i love their simplicity and ease of flying. The diamond da40180 star is powered by a lycoming io360m1a engine and has a range of 600 miles. Apr 22, 2015 what makes the da62 the safest twinengine aircraft. A pioneer in the aerodiesel market, diamond is deep into certification testing of its latest diesel aircraft, the sevenseat da52 twin.
Factory new ferry time only, december 2019 delivery. On a recent trip to austria, avwebs paul bertorelli took a. No shot on that, i fly at 11,500 in my little 125hp diamond da20 regularly, gets there no problem, the da42 can definitely get up to at least 16k17k no problem. It was diamond s first twin engine design, as well as the first new european twinengine aircraft in its category to be developed in over 25 years. This proposed ad would change the emergency open doors procedure by incorporation of a temporary revision into the faaapproved airplane flight manual for all.
Austriabased diamond aircraft has renamed the da52 jetfuelpowered piston twin to da62, the company announced june 4. Imm looking at cirrus and diamond, like diamonds safety record but am concerned about reliability and warranty issues. Apr 11, 2017 more details on the diamond dart 280 helicopter. The diamond da50 super star and da50 magnum are austrian fiveplace singleengine composite aircraft designed by diamond aircraft industries. Diamond da62 aircraft for sale listings controller. Please take the time therefore, to familiarize yourself with your new diamond da 40 ng. Diamond aircrafts da50v singleengine plane punches above. Page ii g system maintenance manual diamond da4040f revision e 1900054501 note all references to diamond da 40 aircraft made in this manual equally apply to diamond da 40 f aircraft, unless otherwise noted. Powerplants have always been a hot issue with diamond aircraft. Following diamonds general aviation single point of contact strategy, austro engine started to design a new engine for use on diamond products in 2005. When diamond certified the a1 katana in 1994 with the 80horsepower rotax 912, mechanics from presque isle to imperial beach could be heard complaining about this unfamiliar engine that didnt even have a.
Unlike mature allmetal products from beechcraft and piper, the da62 takes innovative approaches to propulsion, with its economical and fuelsmart jeta diesels and materials, including allcarbonfiber construction. Apr 03, 2012 diamond aircraft has made the first flight of its new allcomposite twinengine model, the da52. Dear guy, i have flown the diamonds for the past 2yrs including the diamond20c1, diamond star40180, twinstar tae125, i can assure to you that the da40180 is one of the best airplane diamond aircraft indurtries have come up with, it hardly has any technical issues compared to the da20, da42s, along with g, a good benedixking kap 140. The diamond da62 is a perfect platform for our use. Diamond da52 prototype on its maiden flight, 3 april 2012, wiener neustadt, austria. Mar 23, 2016 comparison between sr22t and da42 vi check my numbers. Diamond da40 diamond da42 diamond da50 diamond da52 diamond da62 180hp ae330. Browse our inventory of new and used diamond da42 aircraft for sale near you at. Introduction the diamond da40 is an austrian fourseat, single engine, light aircraft constructed from composite materials.
Introduced in 2006, the project was later put on hold and the current status of. Diamond da40 diamond da42 diamond da50 diamond da52 diamond da62 180hp. Da62 the ultimate flying machine diamond aircraft industries. Skillful operation of an airplane increases both safety and the enjoyment of flying. From this work evolved the da62 its prototype was designated da52, two being completed, and firstflying on april 3rd, 2012 which. The da50v has been equipped with a garmin g nxi, and gfc700 autopilot. Jan 22, 2015 this week, less than two years after diamond aircraft announced its intent to bring a turbine powered da50 to market, the austrian company embarked on the first flight of the airplane that has. The diamond da62 is a five to sevenseat, twinengine light aircraft produced by diamond aircraft industries and first announced in march 2012. Austro engine e4 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. What makes the da62 the safest twinengine aircraft.
Diamond da62 twinengine lightclass passenger aircraft. Call 4063591669 to schedule your free demo flight in the diamond da62, da. Please take the time therefore, to familiarize yourself with your new diamond da 42. Jul 01, 2006 certainly, one of diamonds most popular products is the da40 star. We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive ad for all diamond aircraft industries gmbh models da 40 and da 40f airplanes. The diamond da40 diamond star is a singleengine fourseat light touring and trainer aircraft produced by the austrian manufacturer diamond aircraft industries, its canadian subsidiary and by a jointventure in the peoples republic of china. We fly 300 to 400 hrs a year, to short grass airstrip like manchester barton and wickenby which is only 520m and to major international airport like luton and london stansted airport. Though diamond is known for their fixedwing aircraft, dries explains the addition of rotorcraft to their lineup simply, saying diamond has been in the ga market for 30 years and its time to try something new.
The engine is manufactured by austro engine, an austrian company and subsidiary of diamond aircraft. Da62 technical specifications diamond aircraft industries. Diamond da42 aircraft for sale listings controller. Diamond aircrafts da50v singleengine plane punches. Use this check list to record and control all of the revisions which you put in this airplane maintenance.
We fly 300 to 400 hrs a year, to short grass airstrip like manchester barton and wickenby which is only. Diamond working on three high performance singles, new helicopter. Note all references to gia 63 lrus made in this manual equally apply to gia 63w lrus unless otherwise noted. The diamond da50 super star and da50 magnum are fiveplace singleengine composite aircraft designed by diamond aircraft industries. In june 2014 it was announced the production aircraft would be designated the da62. I know that other aviation journalists have described the sleek and sexy look of the new da62, but thats not how it strikes me at all. Certainly, one of diamonds most popular products is the da40 star. Anyone have an opinion as to the quality and reliability of a new da40. This page was last edited on 3 february 2019, at 09. Why this innovative twin could make inroads in the singleengine market. Da62 technical specifications brochure 14 mb power plant.