# N385DS: 2008 Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 (registry code 2990002, TCDS A47CE (OpenAirDocs match))
- Engine: Lycoming IO-360-M1A+ (registry code 41869)
- Serial number: 40.1038
- Year built: 2008
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: January 26, 2009
- Certificate issued: May 5, 2021
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A46E39
- Registered owner: St Pete Aviation Services LLC
- Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
- Owner's area on the map: 27.7708° N, 82.6328° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33701, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385DS

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 matched by airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40) (OpenAirDocs)

- [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

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2020-14-06, AD 2013-24-14, AD 2009-10-04, AD 2008-06-28 R1, AD 2008-06-28, AD 2007-17-06

## ADs matched by engine (Lycoming IO-360-M1A+) (OpenAirDocs)

None matched.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM
- [SAIB CE-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations
- [SAIB CE-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-14): Electrical Power
- [SAIB CE-04-85](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-85): 

## Service difficulty reports (1)

- [SDR 2009FA0000922](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000922), Aug 14, 2009: SCREEN. REPAIR STATION IS HOLDER OF STC SA03674AT FOR THE INSTALATION OF R-134 COOLANT AIR CONDITIONER SYS IN THIS ACFT.  IAW THIS STC INSTALLATION, A CONDENSER HOUSING

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20161208018979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161208018979I), Dec 8, 2016: Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 (N385DS), Santa Paula, CA, Minor damage. N385DS, during taxi, after landing, clipped left wingtip of the incident aircraft, with two parked aircraft, causing minor damage to both. The first impact to…

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