N203DS - 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2002 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Aircraft Description

N203DS is a 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to South Mountain Aero LLC in Myerstown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N203DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19D84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N203DS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3653, -76.3313 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N203DS was last updated on August 25, 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 N203DS. 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
April 19, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTH MOUNTAIN AERO LLC
Address
512 KUTZTOWN RD
City
MYERSTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17067-2136
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50316604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19D84

Additional Details

Registration
N203DS
Serial Number
40.203
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00743986

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 13:36:26)
Airport
Latitude
40.364468
Longitude
-76.331135

Data Source

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

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