N138DS - 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2002 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Aircraft Description

N138DS is a 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lance Murray Aviation LLC in San Marcos, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 8, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N138DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09945 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N138DS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2302, -115.2821 on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N138DS was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, a modern four-seat training and personal aircraft that revolutionized flight training with its composite construction and diesel engine capability, first flew in 1997. This low-wing single-engine monoplane accommodates four occupants and features a distinctive T-tail configuration with a 39-foot wingspan. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria, the DA-40 became widely adopted by flight schools worldwide for its advanced avionics integration and exceptional safety record. AviatorDB tracks 1,504 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DA40.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N138DS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2002
Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA 40
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DA40DA-40 Diamond Star
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 8, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
LANCE MURRAY AVIATION LLC
Address
1498 ANCHOR PL
City
SAN MARCOS
State / Zip Code
California92078-0924
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50114505
Mode S Code (Hex)
A09945

Additional Details

Registration
N138DS
Serial Number
40.238
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00010949

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 23:51:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.230175
Longitude
-115.282112

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC