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N478DS V

Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 · 2012

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ICAO24: a5df2e
Last known — 18 hours ago N478DS
Observed 2026-06-03 12:23:07 MST
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Ground speed
108 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,700 ft
Track
99.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 33.30296, Lng -80.91728
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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: N478DS
Serial Number: 40.1169
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): 51357456
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5DF2E

Registrant

Chucktown Flight Training Llc Dba
890 Greyback Rd
Summerville, SC, 294838133
FAA Region: 7
Additional Names
CRAFT

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 16, 2023
Airworthiness Dec 19, 2012
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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