N205DS - 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2002 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Aircraft Description

N205DS is a 2002 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to University of Michigan Flyers INC in Ann Arbor, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N205DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A4F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N205DS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N205DS was last updated on May 16, 2025. 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 N205DS. 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 26, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FLYERS INC
Address
1075 AIRPORT DR
City
ANN ARBOR
State / Zip Code
Michigan48108-9707
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)
50322362
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A4F2

Additional Details

Registration
N205DS
Serial Number
40.205
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
May 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00893996

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 17:59:42)
Airport
Latitude
42.222088
Longitude
-83.551856

Data Source

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

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