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N459TS2007 Diamond DA 42

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198225 ADs may apply4 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2028
Based in
Logan, UT
owner city / state
Engine
TAE-125-01 · 132 hp
Thielert
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
25
confirm with A&P
Service reports
4
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Utah State University
Owner type
Government
City, state
Logan, UT
Certificate issued
Jun 5, 2021
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
May 9, 2007

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
2007
Serial number
42.AC059
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
A59545

Engine

Make and model
Thielert Tae-125-01
Type
Reciprocating
Power
132 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2021 – nowUtah State UniversityLogan, UT · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (25)

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.
2015-02-01Technify Motors GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Thielert Aircraft Engines…Feb 13, 2015Engine (TAE-125-01)Serial numbers per TMG SB No. TM TAE 125-0021, Revision 2, or TAE SB No. TM TAE 125-1011 P1, Revision 2. Only with: Clutch assembly P/N 02-7210-11001R11, 02-7210-11001R11-AT, 02-7210-11001R13, 05-7211-K006001, or 05-7211-K006002 with S/N listed in the referenced SBs installed.
2013-24-06Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating EnginesDec 30, 2013Engine (TAE-125-01)
2013-19-11Landing GearOct 31, 2013Airframe (DA 42)
2013-07-01Landing GearMay 20, 2013Airframe (DA 42)
2012-26-13Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating EnginesFeb 13, 2013Engine (TAE-125-01)
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)
2010-14-21Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating EnginesAug 17, 2010Engine (TAE-125-01)Only with: Blow-by oil separators P/N 02-7250-18100R1 through R4 or 02-7250-18300R1 through R5 installed.
2010-11-09Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Models TAE 125-01 and TAE 125-02-99 Reciprocating…Jul 13, 2010Engine (TAE-125-01)Only with: Engines designated with P/N 05-7200-K000301 or 02-7200-1401R1.
2010-06-12Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-01 Reciprocating…Apr 20, 2010Engine (TAE-125-01)
2010-04-06Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating EnginesMar 30, 2010Engine (TAE-125-01)Certain serial numbers: TAE 125-01 …–02-01-1018
2009-24-10Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating EnginesJan 4, 2010Engine (TAE-125-01)Only with: Excludes engines modified to TAE Design Modification No. 2007-001.
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 (4)

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 · 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.
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  • 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.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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