N385DS - 2008 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 Aircraft Registration

DA40

2008 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Aircraft Description

N385DS is a 2008 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to St Pete Aviation Services LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1A+ engine producing 180 horsepower, N385DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46E39 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N385DS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) on April 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N385DS was last updated on May 12, 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 N385DS. 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
2008
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
January 26, 2009
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ST PETE AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
107 8TH AVE SE
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Florida33701-5094
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-M1A+
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51067071
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46E39

Additional Details

Registration
N385DS
Serial Number
40.1038
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01023742

Last Known Position

Date
April 30, 2026 (UTC 14:07:31)
Airport
Latitude
27.7651
Longitude
-82.626999

Data Source

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

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