N278CM - 2004 Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2004 Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40

Aircraft Description

N278CM is a 2004 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Varakantham Indra Sena Reddy in Allen, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2026. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N278CM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C472 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N278CM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2265, -96.7308 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N278CM was last updated on June 11, 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 N278CM. 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
2004
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
July 23, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
VARAKANTHAM INDRA SENA REDDY
Address
817 BRETT DR
City
ALLEN
State / Zip Code
Texas75013-8504
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)
50542162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C472

Additional Details

Registration
N278CM
Serial Number
40.391
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 11, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00121179

Last Known Position

Date
July 16, 2026 (UTC 18:04:30)
Airport
Latitude
33.220596
Longitude
-96.73017

Data Source

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

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