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N53SL V

Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 · 2005

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ICAO24: a6afaf
Last known — 1 day ago N53SL
Observed 2026-06-02 10:23:31 MST
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Ground speed
124 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,200 ft
Track
258.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 39.49429, Lng -77.29646
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2990002

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

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53SL
Serial Number: 40.519
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 2990002
Engine Code: 41515
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): 51527657
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AFAF

Registrant

Fly For Fun Aircraft Llc
4421 Haverford Dr
Rockville, MD, 208531830
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 31, 2021
Airworthiness May 16, 2005
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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