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N181DS

Built 2004 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Diamond 40Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
This aircraft is a
Diamond 40
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
590 nm
Cruise speed
120 kt
Max speed
145 kt
Service ceiling
10,000 ft
Takeoff distance
350 m
Landing distance
700 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
155 L
Dimensions
Length
8.0 m
Wingspan
12.0 m
Height
2.0 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(2 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
4 Jun 2026
Tracked since
1 Jun 2026
  • … → KSEE4 Jun 2026 · 0h 56m
  • … → KSEE1 Jun 2026 · 0h 42m

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,160Diamond 40 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N181DSUSACTIVE
    BUCKINGHAM MICHAEL J
    2008 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N181DS — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N181DS?

N181DS is a Diamond 40, built in 2004. Sprinkle's record for N181DS covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N181DS currently active?

Registry records list N181DS's status as Active, registered in United States — a Diamond 40.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N181DS?

N181DS carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 40.403, the serial assigned to this Diamond 40 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N181DS?

N181DS's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A144BF — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Diamond 40 broadcasts.