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N240TS2005 Diamond DA 42

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198217 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2028
Based in
Logan, UT
owner city / state
Engine
UNKNOWN ENG
Ama/Expr
Owners
1
since 2006
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
17
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
Utah State University
Owner type
Government
City, state
Logan, UT
Certificate issued
Aug 28, 2006
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Feb 9, 2006

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Diamond
Model
DA 42
Year
2005
Serial number
42.072
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
4
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A231B9

Engine

Make and model
Ama/Expr Unknown Eng
Type
Reciprocating

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2006 – nowUtah State UniversityLogan, UT · current
  2. until 2002Individual ownerBrookline, NH · different airframe: 1995 Southworth T C Fokker Dr 1 S/N 1

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (17)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-14-08Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbHJul 20, 2026Airframe (DA 42)
2025-24-07Passenger/Crew DoorsFeb 12, 2026Airframe (DA 42)
2024-06-13Flight Control SystemMay 28, 2024Airframe (DA 42)
2022-06-08Flight Control SystemMay 9, 2022Airframe (DA 42)Only with: Flap bell crank P/N D60-2757-11-00, up to and including revision "f", installed.
2021-22-03Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionDec 21, 2021Airframe (DA 42)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2018-10-10Engine ExhaustJun 12, 2018Airframe (DA 42)Certain serial numbers: DA 42 42.004–42.427; DA 42 42.AC001–42.AC151. Only with: TAE 125-02-99 or TAE 125-02-114 engine installed and equipped with original exhaust pipe DAI P/N D60-9078-06-01 or Technify P/Ns 52-7810-H0001 02/03/04, or modified exhaust pipe DAI P/N D60-9078-06-01_01 or Technify 52-7810-H0014 01.
2013-19-11Landing GearOct 31, 2013Airframe (DA 42)
2013-07-01Landing GearMay 20, 2013Airframe (DA 42)
2012-17-07WingsOct 11, 2012Airframe (DA 42)Certain serial numbers: 42.006–42.008; 42.010; 42.012–42.014; 42.016–42.033; 42.035–42.043; 42.045; …
2011-11-07Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 6, 2011Airframe (DA 42)
2011-10-13Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG AirplanesJun 17, 2011Airframe (DA 42)
2008-23-08Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesDec 22, 2008Airframe (DA 42)Serial numbers per Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-42-058. Only with: Applies to airplanes with Thielert TAE125-01 engines installed, except those with engines listed in MSB-42-058 installed with wedge locking washers and bonded-in bolts.
2008-16-20Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesSep 17, 2008Airframe (DA 42)Only with: Aileron bellcranks P/N DA4-2717-50-00 installed.
2007-23-14Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 42 AirplanesDec 26, 2007Airframe (DA 42)
2007-13-16Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesAug 10, 2007Airframe (DA 42)Certain serial numbers: DA 42 42.004–on
2007-12-24Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 19, 2007Airframe (DA 42)Certain serial numbers: DA 42 42.004–42.129; DA 42 42.177; DA 42 42.AC001
2007-12-05Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (DA 42)Certain serial numbers: 42.015; 42.028; 42.036; 42.044; 42.055; 42.059; …

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (7)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Exhaust · exhaust pipe · separatedJan 17, 2025

    AD 2018-10-10 DATED JUNE 12 2018 REQUIRES US TO INSPECT THE EXHAUST PIPES TO MAKE SURE THE HEAT SHIELD IS TIGHT ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE MOUNT CLAMPS ARE NOT BROKEN EVERY 25 HOURS AND DOES NOT ALLOWED ANY ISSUES WITH THE HEATSHIELD BEING TIGHT ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND NO CRACKS OR HOLES. AN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · exhaust pipe · separatedJan 17, 2025

    AD 2018-10-10 DATED JUNE 12 2018 REQUIRES US TO INSPECT THE EXHAUST PIPES TO MAKE SURE THE HEAT SHIELD IS TIGHT ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE MOUNT CLAMPS ARE NOT BROKEN EVERY 25 HOURS AND DOES NOT ALLOWED ANY ISSUES WITH THE HEATSHIELD BEING TIGHT ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND NO CRACKS OR HOLES. AN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · exhaust pipe · crackedAug 18, 2017

    EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED ABOUT 1.75 INCHES LONG AND RUNS 90 DEGREES TO THE PIPE. THAT'S ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY AROUND

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Exhaust · exhaust pipe · separatedMay 3, 2017

    EXHAUST BROKE OFF DURING TAKEOFF ROLL CAUSING THE EXHAUST GASES TO BURN THE LOWER COWLING AND BURN INTO THE CABIN HEAT AIR INLET WHICH ALLOWED THE SMOKE INTO THE CABIN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · actuator · inoperativeOct 3, 2007

    PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO EXTEND RT MLG WITH THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION HANDLE IN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY SYSTEM OPERATED WITHIN LIMITS ON THE GROUND. UPON REMOVAL, THE ACTUATOR WAS FOUND TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE. ( K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder head · failedAug 9, 2007

    ENGINE BEGAN LOSING COOLANT BY PRESSURIZING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH COMBUSTION PRESSURE AND BLOWING COOLANT OVERBOARD. WHEN CYLINDER HEAD WAS REMOVED, EACH CYLINDER HAD A CRACK BETWEEN THE GLOW PLUG AND EXHAUST VALVE RECESS. THE ENGINE HAD PASSED A COMPRESSION CHECK AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder head · damagedAug 9, 2007

    ENGINE BEGAN LOSING COOLANT BY PRESSURIZING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH COMBUSTION PRESSURE AND BLOWING COOLANT OVERBOARD. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND THE OIL DRAINED, COOLANT WAS FOUND IN THE OIL AND FILLING UP CYLINDER NR 3. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT IF THE CYLINDER HEAD WOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED, EACH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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