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The Diamond DA 42 M is a separately certificated mission-capable member of the DA42 family under EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet A.005.
It retains the four-seat composite twin-engine DA42 airframe with retractable tricycle landing gear and a T-tail, while providing provisions for approved mission-equipment installations.
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M specifications
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | DA 42 M |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat mission-capable twin-engine piston aircraft |
| Seats | 4 |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | EASA EASA.A.005 |
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M dimensions
| Wingspan | 44 ft 0 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 28 ft 1 in |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in |
| Wing area | 175.3 sq ft |
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M weights and capacities
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M engine and configuration
| approved DA 42 M installation | TAE 125-02-99 · approved DA 42 M installation |
|---|---|
| approved configuration / retrofit per OÄM 42-252 | TAE 125-02-114 · approved configuration / retrofit per OÄM 42-252 |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| Configuration 1 | Takeoff 3,935 lb · Landing 3,748 lb · Zero fuel 3,638 lb |
|---|---|
| Configuration 2 | Takeoff 3,935 lb · Landing 3,748 lb · Zero fuel 3,690 lb |
| Configuration 3 | Takeoff 3,935 lb · Landing 3,935 lb · Zero fuel 3,814 lb |
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M history and development
EASA records a certification application date of June 1, 2006 for the DA 42 M. The model was developed as a mission-capable branch of the DA42 type rather than as a simple equipment package for the standard DA 42.
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M configurations and applicability
Base DA 42 M design-mass configuration
| Maximum takeoff weight | 3,935 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 3,748 lb |
Additional approved design changes can increase zero-fuel and landing masses. Mission-equipment installations are configuration-dependent.
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M model applicability and configuration
Mission-equipment installations are configuration-dependent. The EASA TCDS explicitly separates the basic DA 42 M type design from specific mission equipment approvals.
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M weight and balance
The base DA 42 M design-mass configuration uses a 3,935 lb maximum takeoff mass, 3,638 lb maximum zero fuel mass and 3,748 lb maximum landing mass.
Approved design changes can alter zero-fuel and landing mass limits. WBcalc does not currently provide a DA 42 M calculator, so aircraft-specific mission and loading data must come from the applicable approved documentation.
Diamond Aircraft DA 42 M frequently asked questions
What engines are approved for the Diamond DA42 M?
EASA TCDS A.005 lists TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 engine installations, subject to approved configuration.
What is the maximum takeoff mass of the DA42 M?
The base design-mass configuration is 3,935 lb maximum takeoff mass.
Is the DA42 M the same as a standard DA42?
No. It is a separately certificated mission-capable model with configuration-dependent mission provisions.
Reference sources
EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.005 - DA 42 M