N243BL - 2023 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG Aircraft Registration

DA40

2023 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG

Aircraft Description

N243BL is a 2023 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Take Flight Aviation LLC in Montgomery, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Austro E4-A engine producing 168 horsepower, N243BL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23B48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N243BL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orange County Airport (KMGJ) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N243BL was last updated on March 30, 2026. 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 N243BL. 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
2023
Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA 40 NG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DA40DA-40 Diamond Star
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 31, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
TAKE FLIGHT AVIATION LLC
Address
49 HANGAR RD
City
MONTGOMERY
State / Zip Code
New York12549-2404
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AUSTRO
Engine Model
E4-A
Horsepower
168 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50435510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23B48

Additional Details

Registration
N243BL
Serial Number
40.NC221
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 30, 2026
Last Update Date
February 1, 2024
Unique ID
01391609

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 22:58:59)
Airport
Latitude
41.486889
Longitude
-74.29415

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC