# N342AF: 2009 Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (registry code 2990002, 4 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming IO-360-M1A+](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-m1a-plus) (registry code 41869) - Data sheets: [TCDS A47CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A47CE) (Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 40.1040 - Year built: 2009 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility - Airworthiness date: January 20, 2009 - Certificate issued: March 17, 2022 - Expires: March 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A3C4C2 - Registered owner: [Mckay Ian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKAY%20IAN) - Location: [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 47.6739° N, 122.3347° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98103, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=342AF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342AF From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 16 in force ### Matched by airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40) - [AD 2026-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-06-03): Hoses and tubes · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40, DA 40 NG and DA 40F. Effective Apr 30, 2026 - [AD 2024-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-08): Nose/Tail Landing Gear · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Nov 29, 2024 - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-06): Cargo Compartments · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40, DA 40F and DA 40 NG. Effective Aug 11, 2022 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2014-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-13-08): Wings · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Aug 27, 2014 - [AD 2011-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-10): Cabin Cooling System · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 with STC SA03674AT. Effective Nov 16, 2011 - [AD 2010-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-25-01): Doors · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Jan 11, 2011 - [AD 2010-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-10): Propeller governors · American Champion 7GCAA, DA 40, A36 and 1 more. Effective Aug 5, 2010 - [AD 2009-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-14): Main spar caps · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective May 11, 2009 - [AD 2009-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-05): Primary Flight Displays · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 3, 2009 - [AD 2008-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-06): GSM 85 servo gearbox units · Cessna 182T, 206H, LC40-550FG and 11 more. Effective Feb 26, 2008 - [AD 2007-11-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-21): Universal joints · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Jul 9, 2007 - [AD 2006-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-23-04): Fuel system indicating system · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F with STC SA01254WI or SA01254WI-D. Effective Nov 28, 2006 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 ### Matched by engine (Lycoming IO-360-M1A+) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2020-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-14-06) (historical): Fuel System · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40, DA 40 NG and DA 40F. Effective Aug 4, 2020 - [AD 2013-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-14) (historical): Wings · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Jan 7, 2014 - [AD 2009-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-10-04) (historical): Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing gear. · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Jun 17, 2009 - [AD 2008-06-28 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28-R1) (historical): Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) · Avidyne Primary Flight Displays, 441, LC41-550FG and 22 more. Effective Apr 10, 2008 - [AD 2008-06-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28) (historical): Primary flight display · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 10, 2008 - [AD 2007-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-06) (historical): Nose landing gear · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 40F. Effective Sep 25, 2007 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations. Issued Feb 11, 2009 - [SAIB CE-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-14): Electrical Power. Issued Feb 27, 2008 - [SAIB CE-04-85](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-85): . Issued Sep 10, 2004 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N342AF. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N342AF. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations. - [SDR U43R2010AF0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U43R2010AF0000193), Jun 30, 2010: HEAT EXCHANGER. BROKEN. IAW POWER FLOW SYS "CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS INSTRUCTIONS" (DATED 07/22/2008) PARAGRAPH 7.0 STATES "THE EXHAUST SYS MUST BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED, ESPECIALLY WITH - [SDR 2010FA0000184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000184), Feb 8, 2010: HOUSING. DAMAGED. AFTER 150 HOURS ON ACFT DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE THE FIRST ONE OF THE TYPE OF PROBLEM WAS FOUND. MECHANICS ARE FINDING THE ALTERNATE AIR VALVE BODY CONTROL ## Related - Other Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40/aircraft.md - STCs for the Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40/stcs.md - The Lycoming IO-360-M1A+ engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-m1a-plus.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.