N83RF - Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1 Aircraft Registration

DA20

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-A1

Aircraft Description

N83RF is a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mohammed Qaiss in Phoenixville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N83RF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB577E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83RF 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 DV-20 Katana revolutionized flight training as one of the first all-composite aircraft designed specifically for flight schools, offering unprecedented durability and low maintenance costs. First flown in 1991, it was a low-wing, two-seat trainer powered initially by an 80-horsepower Rotax 912 engine. With a 36-foot wingspan and composite construction that eliminated corrosion concerns, the Katana could cruise at 135 knots with a range of 547 nautical miles. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria and Canada, it has remained in continuous production for over three decades. AviatorDB tracks 1,510 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DV20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N83RF. 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 IND INC
Model
DA20-A1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DA20DA-20
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 3, 1996
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MOHAMMED QAISS
Address
1 GOLDFINCH CIR
City
PHOENIXVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19460-1001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
52653576
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB577E

Additional Details

Registration
N83RF
Serial Number
10139
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00575961

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC