2009 Diamond DA40 XLS

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 2009 Diamond DA40 XLS, a four-seat aircraft.
Priced at $348,950, it is powered by a 180 HP, 4-cylinder Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine with a 3-blade composite MT propeller.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 150 knots, a maximum range of 785 nautical miles (55% power with 45-minute reserve), and a service ceiling of 16,400 feet.

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2009 Diamond DA XLS

2009 DIAMOND DA40 XLS

Price:

$348,950

Price in article configuration:

$348,440

Engine make/model:

4-cylinder Lycoming IO-360-M1A with Power Flow Tuned Exhaust

Horsepower

180@SL

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type:

3-blade, CS, composite MT

Landing gear type:

Tri./Fixed

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

2645

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

860

Usable fuel, std. (gals.):

50

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

Wingspan:

39 ft. 6 in.

Overall length:

26 ft. 5 in.

Overall height:

6 ft. 6 in.

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

45.5

PERFORMANCE

V_so (KIAS):

49

Cruise speed, 75% power (kts.):

150@10 gph

Range, 75% power (nm):

720*

Range, 55% power (nm):

785*

Max speed (KTAS):

157

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

1120

Service ceiling (ft.):

16,400

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1175

Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1700

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1155

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

2093

Max demonstrated crosswind (kts.):

20

Glide ratio:

10.3:1

* With 45-minute reserve

Source: Diamond Aircraft

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