N270DS - Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40

Aircraft Description

N270DS is a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Caplinger Daniel J in Williamstown, MA. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A6D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N270DS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.0993, -70.6375 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N270DS was last updated on January 22, 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 N270DS. 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
Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft Industries
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
CAPLINGER DANIEL J
Address
70 HAMEL AVE
City
WILLIAMSTOWN
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01267-2910
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50523330
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A6D8

Additional Details

Registration
N270DS
Serial Number
40.270
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00034979

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 12:13:03)
Airport
Latitude
42.099335
Longitude
-70.637533

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC