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ZK-MTL

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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

(70 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
4
Last 90 days
19
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
15 May 2026

Frequent routes: NZRU → NZRU (1)

  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 52m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 54m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 3h 19m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight8 Sept 2026 · 0h 31m
  • Tracked flight8 Sept 2026 · 0h 37m
  • Tracked flight8 Sept 2026 · 1h 02m
  • Tracked flight8 Sept 2026 · 1h 01m
  • Tracked flight7 Sept 2026 · 2h 13m
  • Tracked flight5 Sept 2026 · 2h 21m

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-MTLNZACTIVE
    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-MTL — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZK-MTL?

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

Is ZK-MTL currently active?

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

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

ZK-MTL's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C81CE9 — 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-MTL belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.