N478SA - 2022 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG Aircraft Registration

DA40

2022 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG

Aircraft Description

N478SA is a 2022 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to M U D Y Properties LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Austro E4-A engine producing 168 horsepower, N478SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E063 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N478SA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N478SA was last updated on March 3, 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 N478SA. 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
2022
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
November 2, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
M U D Y PROPERTIES LLC
Address
55 W 14TH ST STE 101
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-3387
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)
51360143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E063

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N478SA
Serial Number
40.NC208
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01381468

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 22:13:05)
Airport
Latitude
42.310272
Longitude
-90.728843

Data Source

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

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