The DA42 Twin Star fitted with Thielert /Continental Diesel Engines is an incredible flying machine and excellent multi-engine trainer. It is the world's first and only trainer aircraft with an advanced airframe, avionics, and engines. A FADEC system similar to those in Jets, combined with advanced Avionics, provides a training experience unmatched by any other piston engine aircraft. Fully IFR equipped with the Garmin G1000, autopilot, the Twin Star leads the way with exceptional range, economy and comfort. The DA-42 is powered by two Thielert Centurion turbo diesel engines which are liquid cooled and produce 135 BHP each. If you are planning a career in the airlines and know you will only be flying glass panels, this is your airplane. The DA-42 to be the easiest and most fun twin to fly (compared to the Seneca, Aztec, Apache, seminole and Baron). Glass and dual GPS make it the best multi-IFR trainer in the market.
These Jet-A fueled engines give the DA-42 speed and multi-engine confidence to go direct over water or rugged terrain; All with unparallel economy to cover great distances without the need to refuel.
APFT is a DGCA approved maintenance organization under CAR-M sub-part F & G. It is also an authorised “Centurion Fleet Operator Service Center” authorised to perform repair and maintenance services and after-sales service on Centurion engines 1.7, 2.0 and 2.0S of its own fleet and only authorised service center in India of Diamond Aircraft Industries.
Maintenance will be done as per program specified by the manufacturer and approved by the Indian Civil Aviation Authorities