Range (60% @ 10.000'): 741 NM | Max Speed: 142 KTS | Max Altitude: 16.400 ft | Consumption (70%): 5 gal/h
History
This aircraft (S/N: D4.047) has been owned by Diamond Aircraft UK Ltd and was operated by Cabage College of Air Training Ltd (Cabair) until operations were ceased. The aircraft was damaged during a storm and needed repair.
Unfortunately both Diamond Aircraft UK Ltd and Cabage College of Air Training Ltd run into financial difficulties and ceased their operations. Diamond Aircraft UK is currently under insolvency administration.
A total loss was paid by the hull insurance and due to owner's insolvency was sold in an auction - without any logs and technical documentations. The aircraft has been de-registered in 2008 from the UK Register (former registration: G-CCHB).
A repair - due to the fibergrass construction of the aircraft - should be both technically possible and financially attractive. It gives the opportunity of upgrading the aircraft to most current avionics standards and bring all components to the state as new.
More ex-Cabair DA40 TDI:
Registration
In order to register the aircraft in Germany (or in any other european state) the following steps are necessary:
A Damage Report is issued by a certified maintenance organisation (Part 145)
Damage Report and pictures are sent to Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (E: support@diamond-air.at)
DAI issues Repair Instructions
Repair (fuselage and/or wings) by maintenance organisation, in accordance with Repair Instructions
Replacement of all time limited components
Components
New (or overhauled) components are needed for:
Engine: Continental Diesel 2.0 / 2.0 S
(including engine mounts, wiring hareness and FADEC)
Propeller: MTV-6-A-/187-129
Avionics:
traditional / G1000 / G1000 Nxi / G500 etc.
Autopilot:
KAP140 or GFC700
Time Limited Parts:
Batteries
Fuel, Oil and Coolant hoses
All other time limited components
Repair
We had previous experience in repair of a damaged DA40 structure: our D-EESU aircraft was badly damaged during a runway excursion accident and was settled with the insurance as a total loss. The aircraft is currently in the process of being fully repaired and upgraded, works are to be completed by april 2019 (repair process takes about 4 months). The final result will look as good as new.
Who
The project shall best be carried out by someone with the financial means for the repair and a high quality upgrade. Installation of a modern avionics package is highly advisable.
A certified maintenance organisation (Part 145) with experience with composite / glassfiber repair is essential.
A Diamond Aircraft / Continental Service Center is needed for installation of the engine.
Many working hours are needed for assembly and/or painting so it is highly advisable to perform the work in countries where labour is less expensive than in Western Europe, like Czech Republic (e.g. http://www.aeroengine.cz/) or Slovenia (e.g. http://www.aeroservice.si/maintenance).
If you are an aircraft mechanic or own a maintenance facility you may also be interested in this project as most of the work can be performed by yourself and/or inhouse.
Diamond Service Centers:
Options
Refurbishment
The repair process is an excellent opportunity to fully refurbish the aircraft and equip it with the most modern avionic package at minimal additional expense, as all parts are dismounted and easily accessible.
Avionic
Traditional Panel:
Traditional Instrument Panel (6-pack)
Glass Cockpit:
Garmin G500 + GTN 750 / GTN 650
Garmin G1000 / G1000 Nxi
Traditional Panel + Garmin G5 (AI / HSI)
Risks and Benefits
Risks
The risks could be of financial nature (costs will exceed planned budget), the repair project may take more time than planned or there could be some burocracy aspects to be clarified with the national aviation authorithy.
Benefits
Over the indiscutable satisfaction and accomplishment of bringing the aircraft back into the air and flying one would learn a lot during the repair / certification process.
The aircraft can be customized to personal needs and will have improved capabilities when equipped with most modern avionics. The final result could be much less expensive and performant than an equivalent aircraft.
Once fully refurbished there should be no perceived difference with an a 'new' aircraft.
Costs
Esteem
Repair: 10 - 40 T
Engine (new): 60 T
Propeller (new): 6 T
Avionic (new): 40 - 60 T
Total range: 116 T - 166 T
All numbers in thousand (T) EUR.
Sale
DA40 Project comprising:
All available aircraft parts (see pictures)
Spare parts (seats, cowlings etc)
Road trailer for transport
Metal frames for fixing wings on trailer
Requested price: 22.500,- €