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ZK-MTA

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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

(168 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
26
Last 90 days
132
Last seen
23 Oct 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 1h 15m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 1h 16m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 1h 04m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 0h 12m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 1h 44m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 0h 56m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 1h 19m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 1h 54m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

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)
  • ZK-MTANZACTIVE
    Unknown owner
    —

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

Operator history

(1)
  • Massey University School of Aviation
    Operator
    2026 – present
ZK-MTA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZK-MTA?

ZK-MTA is a Diamond 40. Sprinkle's record for ZK-MTA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZK-MTA currently active?

Registry records list ZK-MTA's status as Active, registered in New Zealand — a Diamond 40.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZK-MTA?

ZK-MTA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C81CED — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Diamond 40 broadcasts.

Are there manuals available for the Diamond 40?

Sprinkle holds 33 manuals for the Diamond 40, the model ZK-MTA belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.