Certified Piston · Jet-A · 6.22% from
DA50 Financing
Diamond's Flagship Single.
Five seats, retractable gear, a Continental diesel up front, and the most exclusive lender conversation in the Diamond lineup. What actually changes when the airplane is this specialized.
6.22%
Certified piston from
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6.22%
Certified piston from
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No credit impact
The DA50 RG is Diamond's premium single — a five-seat, unpressurized touring aircraft built around the Continental CD-300 Jet-A engine rather than Diamond's own Austro powerplants. That's a meaningful distinction lenders need to know: the CD-300 has its own service history and support network, separate from the Austro AE300/AE330 engines that power the rest of the Diamond lineup.
Lower production numbers mean working with a lender who knows Diamond specifically matters more on the DA50 than on any other model in the lineup.
Buyers stepping into a DA50 are usually already Diamond-familiar, or they're coming from a high-performance single like a Cirrus SR22 or Bonanza G36 looking for the retractable-gear, diesel-fuel-economy combination the DA50 offers. The retractable gear, the 181-knot cruise, and the composite airframe put it in genuine cross-country touring territory — and because far fewer DA50s are on the used market than DA40s or SR22s, lender selection and a clean transaction history matter more than on almost anything else FLYING Finance finances.
DA50 RG · at a glance
Diamond's premium single.
Manufacturer figures for the current DA50 RG configuration.
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Engine
Continental CD-300
Jet-A diesel, 300 hp. Five seats, retractable gear — unlike the fixed-gear DA40.
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Max cruise
181 kt
Max operating altitude 20,000 ft. Unpressurized cabin.
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Max range
~1,150 nm
Genuine cross-country touring range on Jet-A fuel economy.
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Max takeoff weight
~4,405 lb
Useful load approximately 1,200 lb depending on equipment.
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Avionics
Garmin glass
Full glass cockpit standard. Composite, all-carbon-fiber airframe.
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Typical price
$850K–$1.1M
Pre-owned market — a thin market relative to the DA40, which affects lender comfort.
*Performance specifications are approximate and based on manufacturer data. Financing terms vary by model year and condition.
Mid-2026 market prices · estimated payments
What does a DA50 actually cost monthly?
Real numbers across the DA50 RG pre-owned market. 15% down, 20-year term at 6.22% certified piston.
Estimated monthly payments · DA50 RG
6.22% certified piston · 20yr · 15% down
| Aircraft | Market price | Down (15%) | Loan amount | Est. monthly |
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| 2020 DA50 RG6.22% / 20yr | $850,000 | $127,500 | $722,500 | $5,270 |
| 2022 DA50 RG6.22% / 20yr | $950,000 | $142,500 | $807,500 | $5,888 |
| 2024 DA50 RG (late-model)6.22% / 20yr | $1,100,000 | $165,000 | $935,000 | $6,820 |
What lenders look for · DA50 specific
The underwriting conversation
Lower production volume means lender familiarity does more of the work than on any other Diamond model.
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Continental CD-300
Not an Austro
The DA50 uses Continental's diesel technology, not Diamond's proprietary Austro engines. Lenders scrutinize CD-300-specific service history separately from the rest of the lineup.
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Thin market
Low volume
Far fewer DA50s trade hands than DA40s or comparable Cirrus/Bonanza singles. Working with a lender who specifically knows the model matters more here than on any other page in this lineup.
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Retractable gear
Complex single
Unlike the fixed-gear DA40, the DA50's retractable gear adds a training and insurance dimension similar to a Bonanza or SR22T.
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Credit score
700+
DA50 transactions see tighter underwriting than the entry-level DA40 given the higher loan values and thinner resale market — 700+ and documented liquidity produce the best offers.
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Engine service history
Authorized only
CD-300 records from a Continental/Diamond-authorized facility carry substantially more lender weight than independent-shop documentation on this specific model.
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Down payment
15–20%
15% on a strong, well-documented file. 20% is more common given the thinner resale market and higher per-unit loan values.
New to aircraft ownership?
Start with the First-Time Buyer Guide.
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From the FLYING ecosystem · editorial resources
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Frequently asked questions · DA50 financing
Questions we answer every week
Is the DA50 harder to finance than a DA40?▼
Not harder, but more selective. The DA50 trades on a much thinner resale market than the DA40, so fewer lenders have direct transaction experience with it. The rate category is the same certified piston rate, and a clean, well-documented file still places well — it just benefits more from working with a lender who specifically knows the model.
Does the DA50 use the same engine as the DA40?▼
No. The DA40 and DA62 use Diamond's own Austro AE300/AE330 engines, while the DA50 RG uses the Continental CD-300 — also a Jet-A diesel, but a different manufacturer with its own service network and documentation standards. Lenders experienced with Diamond know to check CD-300-specific records rather than assuming Austro service history applies.
What down payment should I expect on a DA50?▼
15% on a strong, well-documented file with a qualified borrower. 20% is more typical given the DA50's higher loan values and thinner resale market compared to the DA40 — a larger down payment can also help offset a lender's caution on a lower-volume model.
Can bonus depreciation apply to a DA50 used for business?▼
Yes, subject to your specific facts — 100% bonus depreciation was permanently restored under the OBBBA. A DA50 acquired and placed in service for qualifying business use can potentially qualify for full first-year depreciation. This is a tax question specific to your situation; consult your CPA.
See the bonus depreciation guide.How long does DA50 financing take from application to keys?▼
Pre-approval on a complete file: 2–3 business days. Full approval once the aircraft is identified and pre-buy inspection (including CD-300 engine review) is complete: 3–5 business days. Closing: 1–3 days. Total: 10–14 business days for most DA50 transactions, similar to other Diamond models.
See the full loan process.
Amelia · FLYING Finance AI specialist
Amelia
FLYING Finance AI Specialist
Permanent member of the FLYING Finance team
"The DA50 is Diamond's most specialized single — different engine, thinner resale market, and a lender pool where familiarity really matters. I know which lenders have actually financed this airplane."
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