N999RR - 1996 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1 Aircraft Registration

DA20

1996 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-A1

Aircraft Description

N999RR is a 1996 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ryan R S in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N999RR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADF599 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N999RR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N999RR was last updated on August 7, 2025. 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 N999RR. 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
August 6, 2021
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RYAN R S
Address
875 LORING ST
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92109-1759
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
53372631
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADF599

Additional Details

Registration
N999RR
Serial Number
10069
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
August 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00785691

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 19:23:10)
Airport
Latitude
32.572321
Longitude
-116.977209

Data Source

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

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