Diamond DA50 RG for Sale

€1,155,000

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Aircraft Specifications

Asking Price
€1,155,000
Model
DA50 RG
Airframe
60 hrs
Engines
1 × Continental CD-300 (Jet A-1, FADEC, turbocharged)
Engine time
60 hrs (engine and propeller TT equal to airframe; aircraft still flying)
Paint
Multi-layer paint

Avionics

Description

Diamond DA50 RG offered at €1,155,000. The airframe, engine and propeller each have 60 hours total time, and the seller notes that the hours may increase because the aircraft is flown regularly. It is powered by a Continental CD-300, a turbocharged, FADEC-controlled engine that runs on Jet A-1, rated at 300 hp for take-off and 270 hp maximum continuous power. The propeller is an MT MTV-12-D/210-56 three-blade constant-speed unit. The cockpit is an integrated Garmin G1000 NXi glass panel. Listed exterior equipment includes a baggage compartment, heated pitot tube, pitot cover and multi-layer paint. The specification also lists a set of options: air conditioning (RACC II system), TKS de-icing, an oxygen system, built-in tablet mount provisions on the A-columns, the Diamond Premium Interior and the Diamond Premium Exterior metallic paint. Which of these options are installed on this aircraft should be confirmed with the seller. Year of manufacture, serial number, registration, warranty status and location are not stated in the specification and are available on request.

Consultant's Notes

The short version

This is a Diamond DA50 RG for sale with 60 hours total time on the airframe, engine and propeller, and the aircraft is still being flown, so the hours may increase slightly before delivery. It is powered by a Continental CD-300 jet-fuel engine, turbocharged and FADEC-controlled, rated at 300 hp for take-off and 270 hp maximum continuous, driving an MT MTV-12-D/210-56 three-blade constant-speed propeller. The cockpit is an integrated Garmin G1000 NXi. The asking price is €1,155,000. The specification also lists options including air conditioning, TKS de-icing and oxygen; which of them are installed must be confirmed. The year of manufacture, serial number and registration are not stated in the specification and are available on request.

What this airplane is

The DA50 RG is Diamond Aircraft's largest single-engine piston airplane: a five-seat, composite airframe with retractable landing gear, designed as a step up from the DA40 and as a single-engine alternative for owners who might otherwise look at a light twin. It was certified by EASA in 2020. Its defining feature is the engine. Instead of an avgas engine, the DA50 RG uses the Continental CD-300, a turbocharged engine that burns Jet A-1 and is managed by FADEC, so there is no mixture or propeller lever to set in the usual way. For many European operators, jet fuel is easier to find and cheaper than avgas, and single-lever power management reduces workload.

The airframe follows Diamond's usual approach: composite construction, a large canopy and generous visibility, and a cabin that is noticeably wider than older four-seat singles. The G1000 NXi is Garmin's current generation of integrated flight deck for this class of airplane. If you have flown a recent Diamond, the cockpit will feel familiar.

Who this DA50 RG makes sense for

- An owner-pilot who wants a modern, high-performance single with a large cabin, retractable gear and a glass cockpit, and who values running on jet fuel. - A pilot moving up from a DA40 or a fixed-gear single who wants more cabin, more performance and a more capable IFR platform without the cost and complexity of a twin. - A flight school or club with an advanced-training role that already operates Diamond airplanes and Jet A-1 engines.

It makes less sense for a buyer who needs the redundancy of a second engine, or who needs pressurization or turbine reliability. It is also a newer and less common type than the established piston singles, so the buyer should check the local maintenance network for the airframe and for the CD-300 engine before deciding.

60 hours: what that means

At 60 hours, this is essentially a new airplane with a few months of flying. That has clear benefits: little wear, current equipment and, very likely, recent factory build quality. It also changes the questions you should ask. On an older airplane, the main risk is wear and history. On an airplane this new, the main questions are about warranty, configuration and paperwork.

- Warranty. Ask whether the factory warranty for the airframe, engine and propeller is still active, what it covers, when it expires and whether it transfers to a new owner. - Configuration. The specification lists options, but it does not say clearly which are installed on this aircraft. Ask for the factory equipment list and the current weight and balance report. - Service bulletins. Newer types often receive service bulletins during their early years. Ask for confirmation that all applicable bulletins and airworthiness directives have been complied with.

The CD-300 engine and the propeller

The Continental CD-300 is a turbocharged, FADEC-controlled engine that runs on Jet A-1. The listed rating is 300 hp for take-off and 270 hp maximum continuous. With 60 hours, it is at the very start of its life. The key questions are not about wear but about support:

- Confirm the engine's replacement or overhaul interval and the maintenance requirements that apply to it under the registry. - Check where the nearest service center authorized for the CD-300 is located relative to your base. - Ask whether any engine support or warranty program is in place and whether it transfers.

The propeller is an MT MTV-12-D/210-56, a three-blade constant-speed unit, also with 60 hours. MT propellers are widely used on European light aircraft, and support is good. Ask for its logbook entry and any applicable calendar requirements.

Avionics and listed options

The cockpit is an integrated Garmin G1000 NXi. The specification lists a number of options. Here they are as listed, and each should be confirmed as installed:

- Air conditioning (RACC II system) - TKS de-icing system - Oxygen system - Built-in tablet mount provisions on the A-columns - Diamond Premium Interior - Diamond Premium Exterior metallic paint

The TKS system deserves a direct question. Ask whether it is installed and what it is approved for. A de-icing system that provides protection for inadvertent icing is not the same as approval for flight into known icing conditions, and the difference matters for how you can use the airplane in winter.

The listed exterior equipment includes a baggage compartment, a heated pitot tube, a pitot cover and multi-layer paint. The paint color and the interior finish should be confirmed from current photos or an inspection.

What to verify before an offer

- Year, serial number and registration. Not stated in the specification. These are needed to check warranty, airworthiness directives and service bulletins. - Exact installed equipment. The factory equipment list and weight and balance report, to confirm which options are fitted. - Warranty. Remaining coverage for the airframe, engine and propeller and whether it transfers. - Airworthiness and registration. The current certificate of airworthiness and, in Europe, the airworthiness review status. If you plan to register the airplane in another country, check the certification basis and import requirements early. - Damage history. Ask the seller to confirm the damage history in writing. Even a new airplane can have a hangar incident or ground damage. - Current hours. The specification notes that the hours may increase because the aircraft is flown regularly. Confirm the hours at the time of your offer and again at delivery. - Pre-purchase inspection. At a Diamond-authorized service center, including a review of the logbooks and the engine data recorded by the FADEC.

How we would look at the price

At €1,155,000, this DA50 RG should be compared with the price of a new airplane from the factory, with the same options, and with the delivery time for a new order. Buying an almost-new airplane makes sense when it saves money, time or both. If the installed options match what you would have ordered and the warranty transfers, the comparison is simple. If the configuration is different from what you need, or if part of the warranty has expired, that should be reflected in the price. Get the equipment list and warranty status first, and then compare.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours does this DA50 RG have? 60 hours total time on the airframe, engine and propeller. The aircraft is flown regularly, so confirm the current hours at the time of your offer.

What engine does it have? A Continental CD-300, turbocharged and FADEC-controlled, running on Jet A-1, rated at 300 hp for take-off and 270 hp maximum continuous.

What avionics are installed? An integrated Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit.

Does it have air conditioning, TKS and oxygen? These are listed as options in the specification. Confirm with the seller which ones are actually installed on this aircraft.

Is there a warranty? Warranty status is not stated in the specification. Ask what factory warranty remains for the airframe, engine and propeller and whether it transfers.

What year is the aircraft? The year of manufacture is not stated in the specification. It is available on request and should be confirmed from the aircraft documents.

What is the asking price? €1,155,000.