Diamond DA20-C1 financing, specs & price
Composite, fuel-efficient, trainer favorite. Built 1998-present; Continental IO-240 (125 hp); 2 seats; 119-knot cruise.
What a DA20-C1 costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $55,000 | 15% ($8,250) | $46,750 | 15 yrs | $440/mo | $420–$502 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $85,000 | 15% ($12,750) | $72,250 | 15 yrs | $680/mo | $649–$776 |
| Late / low-time | $130,000 | 15% ($19,500) | $110,500 | 20 yrs | $907/mo | $856–$1,066 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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DA20-C1 specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-240 (125 hp)
- Production
- 1998-present
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise
- 119 kts
- Range
- 585 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 30 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 5.5 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $40
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.33
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.5 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $3,982
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a DA20-C1
- Composite construction—specialized inspection
- IO-240 is fuel-efficient and reliable
- Low operating costs
- Insurance affordable for trainers
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Composite skin delamination
- Canopy seal condition
- Engine mount condition
- Nose gear condition
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a DA20-C1
Diamond DA20-C1 financing FAQs
How much does a Diamond DA20-C1 cost?
Typical asking prices for a Diamond DA20-C1 run from about $55,000 for older or higher-time examples to $130,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $85,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Diamond DA20-C1?
At a $85,000 purchase price with 15% down ($12,750), a $72,250 loan over 15 years is about $680 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $649–$776 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Diamond DA20-C1?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Diamond DA20-C1 cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 5.5 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $40 per hour, or about $0.33 per nautical mile at a 119-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Diamond DA20-C1?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older DA20-C1.
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