N855DF - 1996 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1 Aircraft Registration

DA20

1996 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-A1

Aircraft Description

N855DF is a 1996 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lawler Glenn M in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N855DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABBA3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N855DF was last updated on August 4, 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 N855DF. 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
1996
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
October 11, 1996
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
LAWLER GLENN M
Address
108 SLEEPY COVE TRL
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28117-9413
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
52735074
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABBA3C

Additional Details

Registration
N855DF
Serial Number
10169
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00846071

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 18:37:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.610214
Longitude
-80.549812

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC