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Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 · 2012

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ICAO24: a5cc9b
Last known — 2 weeks ago
Observed 2026-06-02 07:46:37 MST
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Ground speed
Altitude (baro)
3,500 ft
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Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 41.85320, Lng -71.06975
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2990002

Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41869

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1A+
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N473DS
Serial Number: 40.1171
Year Manufactured: 2012
ACFTREF Code: 2990002
Engine Code: 41869
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51346233
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5CC9B

Registrant

Acanthis Aviation Llc
18 Opal Cir
Franklin, MA, 020384623
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 22, 2023
Airworthiness Dec 28, 2012
Expiration Jun 30, 2030
Last Activity Jun 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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