2004 Diamond DA40-180
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RARE FIND! Ultra clean LOW TIME Aircraft that has upgrades seldom seen on this vintage. The G1000 upgraded to WAAS, SVT, ADS-B Traffic, XM Satellite Weather and Infotainment make this an amazing IFR platform. The Two Blade Composite Prop and Powerflow exhaust make it a great performer. Gross weight increase, 50 gallon tanks, Boom Beam lights, MaxPulse light selector, Batteryminder integration, backup alternator, LED nav lights, and more
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Key Features
Basic Information
Aircraft Information
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| Model | DA40-180 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Registration | N384DM |
| Serial Number | 40.443 |
Maintenance Status
| Total Time | 898.0 Hours |
| Last Annual | 2025-07-01 |
| Warranty Status | expired |
Technical Specifications
| Fuel Type | av-gas |
| Seats | 4 |
| Location | KCRG |
| Useful Load | -- |
Technical Details & Equipment
Overview
Rare Find!
This is a Unique DA40 - you will be hard pressed to find a more upgraded unit in such amazing low time condition. Despite the model year of production, it has G1000, SVT, WAAS, XM, gross weight increase, 50 gallon tanks, GAMI Injectors, Powerflow Exhaust, Boom Beam, MaxPulse light selector, Batteryminder integration, backup alternator, composite prop and more! This highly-modified aircraft is configured with a rare blend of ultra-low hours and integrated modern IFR safety features, positioning it as one of the most capable KAP140-era DA40s on the market.
Installed Equipment Summary: 2004 Diamond DA40 (N384DM)
Avionics / Navigation / Autopilot
This section highlights the critical WAAS and SVT upgrades combined with the traditional autopilot system.
Feature | Detail | Impact |
Primary Avionics | Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck (PFD/MFD) | Standard glass panel for the G1 era. |
GPS/NAV | Garmin GIA 63W COMM/NAV/GPS with WAAS | Critical $25k+ Upgrade. Enables LPV approaches and current IFR capability. |
Autopilot | Bendix/King KAP 140 Autopilot | Reliable, two-axis autopilot with altitude hold and pre-select. (Corrected: Confirmed KAP 140). |
Situational Awareness | Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) | $11k+ Upgrade. Provides 3D terrain awareness, a major safety feature found in much newer aircraft. |
Datalink | Garmin GDL 69A Satellite Datalink (XM Weather/Radio) | Provides XM weather and entertainment capability (subscription required). |
Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder | Modern retrofit, ensuring full ADS-B compliance and receiving ADS-B traffic/weather. |
Engine / Powerplant / Performance
This section highlights the performance and reliability upgrades.
Feature | Detail | Impact |
Propeller | Hartzell 2-Blade Composite Propeller | High-performance composite prop, confirmed as installed. |
Exhaust | Powerflow Tuned Exhaust System | Aftermarket performance upgrade, known to increase climb rate and cruise speed. |
Fuel System | Long Range Fuel Tank (50 US gal) | Maximizes the aircraft's utility as a long-distance cross-country platform. |
Airframe / Safety / Interior
This section covers essential safety, comfort, and electrical reliability features.
Feature | Detail | Impact |
Electrical | Standby Alternator Installed | Crucial redundancy for the all-electric DA40 system, increasing dispatch reliability. |
Safety | Upgraded 406 MHz ELT | Modern emergency locator transmitter, confirmed as installed. |
Lighting | LoPresti Boom Beam High Intensity Lights | Performance Upgrade. Provides significantly brighter landing/taxi lights for safer night operations. |
Comfort | Premium Leather Interior | Enhanced comfort and cockpit ergonomics. |
Below is a summary of major work completed since its purchased from LifeStyle in 2018.
Recent History of Maintenance Since 2018
2018 (Following Pre-Buy)
Replaced inboard crush block under pilot seat
Installed AEROLEDS wingtip nav/strobe light system
Replaced ELT remote switch
2019
Replaced GMA1347 with overhauled unit (December 2019)
2020
Replaced #3 cylinder spark plugs (June 2020)
Replaced main tires and tubes (October 2020)
2021
Replaced right magneto (February 2021)
Paint correction performed by Firehouse Auto Spa’s Mark Elliott, part of the detail team for the Seattle Museum of Flight’s Air Force One (April 2021) - NOTE: Paint remains in extraordinary condition in 2025 since this work was done. Interior shows well for its age with light use but exterior is exceptional.
2022
Nose wheel fork p/n D44-3223-30-00-02 replaced (March 2022)
Replaced aircraft battery with Concorde RG25-15M(June 2022)
2023
Wing root seals replaced (April 2023)
Installed Boom Beam light kit and repaired landing light lens receptacles. (April 2023)
Replaced PFD Fan (June 2023)
2024
Completed AD14-13-08 (center wing aft main spar structural integrity), terminating AD (June 2024)
Replaced RH wheel bearing and race bearing (June 2024)
Replaced upper rudder hinge bearing (June 2024)
2025
Completed MSB 40-103 (rear door/hinge check) (June 2025)
Replaced nose wheel steering stop plate (June 2025)
Replaced ELT remote switch (June 2025)
Avionics
- 4 Garmin GDU1040, 10 inch primary flight display (PFD), high resolution with clear sunlight readability, wide horizon, three-axis flight dynamics, air speed,altitude, vertical speed, Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) with 360-degree, arc, and perspective modes
- Garmin GDU1040, 10 inch multi function display (MFD), high resolution with clear sunlight readability
- Remote Avionics Equipment Mounting Rack, with
- Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s)
- Garmin GDC74 Integrated, RVSM-compatible, Digital Air Data Computer, constant display of TAS, CAS, Wind Direction, VSI and TAT
- Garmin GRS77 Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
- Dual Garmin GIA63 Integrated radio modules with WAAS-capable (GIA63W upgrade required), IFR-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing
- Garmin GTX32 Integrated Mode C Transponder
- Garmin GEA71 Airframe / Engine Interface Unit
- Garmin GMA1347 Digital Audio Controller with digital ATC playback recording
- Garmin GMU44 Magnetometer
- Honeywell Bendix/King KAP 140 2-axis Autopilot Interface
- Integrally lit, laser etched polycarbonate switch panel overlays
- Centrally located standby instrumentation, including:
• Electric Attitude Indicator
• Airspeed Indicator
• Altimeter
• Magnetic Direction Indicator
Props
Upgraded to 2 Blade Hartzell Composite Prop
Engines
GAMI Fuel Injectors for ultimate efficiency - 145 kts at 7000ft 9.8GPH! Or mid-130's at 7.8-8.3 gph depending on altitude.
Installed Engines
| Location | Manufacturer | Model | Serial Number | TTSN | TSOH | TBO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nose | Lycoming | IO-360-M1A | L-31680-51A | 898.0 hrs | hrs | 2000 hrs |
Additional Equipment
Standard equipment Includes:
Cowling Plugs and Bruce's Cover both with Tail Number
Installed Options
| Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Autopilot |
Honeywell Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Preselect |
$ 15,723.00 |
| GDL69A |
Garmin GDL69A Satellite Datalink with Infotainment (exchange) |
$ 7,622.00 |
| Tank |
Extended Range Fuel Tanks (50 USG) (exchange) |
$ 3,900.00 |
| Baggage |
4 way Baggage Compartment System . |
$ 3,890.00 |
| Interior Premium |
Premium Interior |
$ 4,900.00 |
| Total Options: | $36,035.00 | |
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