N879CT - 1999 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1 Aircraft Registration

DV20

1999 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-C1

Aircraft Description

N879CT is a 1999 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Diamond Aircraft Sales of Kentucky LLC in Henderson, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-200 engine producing 115 horsepower, N879CT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1809 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N879CT was last updated on January 22, 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 N879CT. 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
1999
Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA20-C1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DV20DV-20 Katana
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1999
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES OF KENTUCKY LLC
Address
2036 STATE ROUTE 136 W
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42420-9662
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-200
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53014011
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1809

Additional Details

Registration
N879CT
Serial Number
C0079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00175712

Data Source

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

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