# N38AM: 2006 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: 40.712
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 17, 2006
- Certificate issued: January 16, 2021
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A458FD
- Registered owner: [Fly N38am LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20N38AM%20LLC)
- Location: [Arcadia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arcadia)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 34.1352° N, 118.0267° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 91006, 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=38AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38AM

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 or SA02658SE). 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 N38AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N38AM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## Service difficulty reports on N38AM not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N38AM, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 98ZZZX4190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4190), Sep 30, 1998: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. NOSE GEAR DOOR MECHANISM ROD ATTACH POINT BOLT P/N AN 24-30 TO NOSE STRUT INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LEARJET 35A IPC CH 32-23-05, FIG 05, ITEM -21, PG 0

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (88, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40)

- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA01134DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01134DE): Installation of EarthX ETX680-24-TSO Lithium Battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA03366NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03366NY): Installation of RF-006(A) main wheel well and RA-002(A) nose wheel well with EA-003.4N(B) brake system. Beringer Aero
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01549WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01549WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KI 825 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA04424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04424AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks Starting Vibrator Booster Systems. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA01444WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01444WI-D): Upgrade of G1000 and GFC 700 AFCS software and installation of optional hardware upgrades including WAAS capability, optional Envelope Stability & Protection (ESP), and optional Synthetic Vision System (SVS). Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01389WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01389WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System. Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc
- [STC SA01254WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01254WI-D): Installation of the Garmin G1000. Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA03674AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03674AT): Installation of a Seamech International, R-134a coolant, air conditioner system. Pemier Aircraft Service, Inc
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA03285CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03285CH): Installation of the Appareo Systems Vision 1000 Data Recording and Monitoring System. Appareo Systems LLC
- [STC SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc

All 88: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38AM/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N38AM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N38AM before.

- [Cancelled 1992-10-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N38AM-1992-10-26): Mirsepasy A Emil TRI Q2, S/N 001. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Mirsepasy A Emil](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIRSEPASY%20A%20EMIL), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue)

## Related

- Other Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming IO-360-M1A+ engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-m1a-plus.md

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