N159DM - 2000 Socata TB21 Aircraft Registration

TB21

2000 SOCATA TB21

Aircraft Description

N159DM is a 2000 Socata TB21, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Le Kenneth in Henderson, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N159DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EBF5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159DM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N159DM was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SOCATA TB-21 Trinidad TC was a high-performance single-engine aircraft that established itself as a premier turbocharged trainer and touring machine in the 1980s general aviation market. First flown on November 14, 1980, it featured a low-wing configuration with retractable landing gear, seating for four to five occupants, and was powered by a 250-horsepower turbocharged Lycoming engine. With a service ceiling of 25,000 feet and 86.2 gallons of usable fuel capacity, the aircraft measured part of SOCATA's innovative TB series built in Tarbes, France. AviatorDB tracks 1,070 Socata aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TB21.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159DM. 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
2000
Manufacturer
SOCATA
Model
TB21
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TB21TB-21 Trinidad TC
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 28, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
LE KENNETH
Address
28 BRANDERMILL DR
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Nevada89052-6600
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50165765
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EBF5

Additional Details

Registration
N159DM
Serial Number
2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00175690

Last Known Position

Date
March 7, 2026 (UTC 22:20:49)
Airport
Latitude
33.870989
Longitude
-117.985153

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC