- Registered owner
- Utah State University
- Location
- Logan, UT
- Owner type
- Government
- Serial number
- 40.FC018
- Year built
- 2006
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- June 30, 2006
- Certificate issued
- July 17, 2006
- Expires
- December 31, 2027
- Mode S code
- A4F263
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 FTCDS A47CEAirframe · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 FTCDS E-286Engine · Lycoming O-360-A4M
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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Airframe · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F
AD 2026-06-03Hoses and tubesAD 2024-19-08Nose/Tail Landing GearAD 2022-13-06Cargo CompartmentsInformation bulletins that may apply · 8
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-09-12Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 InstallationsSAIB CE-08-14Electrical PowerEngine · Lycoming O-360-A4M
SAIB NE-19-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve CylindersSAIB NE-08-32R1Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set ScrewSAIB NE-14-13Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting StudsSAIB NE-13-06Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series EnginesSAIB NE-06-32R1Reciprocating Engine - CrankshaftHistorical bulletins · 1
NTSB investigations
No NTSB investigations matched to N418FPMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F aircraft
FAA incident reports
No FAA accident or incident reports matched to N418FPMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model. Reports from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Reports on Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F aircraft
Service difficulty reports · 6
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR 2022FA0000744Attach Bolt · brokenRIGHT MLG OUTBOARD FWD BOLT BROKE FOUND DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. PILOTS CAN NOT SEE THE BOLT DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AND COULD DONE A LOT OF TAKE OFF'S AND LANDINGS AFTER THE BOLT BROKE.SDR 2018FA0000349Fork · crackedCRACK FOUND ON THE LEFT FORK ARM OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK ASSEMBLY.SDR 2008FA0000131Pump · inoperativeAFTER A PREVIOUS FLIGHT, AND BEFORE THE NEXT STUDENTS FLIGHT, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. INADEQUATE COOLING IS WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. PROVIDE RAM AIR FOR PROPER COOLING OF FUEL PUMP AND MOTOR. (K)SDR 2008FA0000121Control Arm · brokenCARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF OF CARB AIR BOX CAUSING UNCONTROLLED SELECTION OF CARB HEAT VS RAM (COLD) AIR INTAKE. RECOMMEND INSTALLING THICKER MATERIAL ON CARB HEAT CONTROL ARM LEVER, DIFFERENT WELDING/HEAT TREATING PROCESS, OR DIFFERENT ATTACHMENT SDR 2008FA0000035Control Arm · brokenCARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF OF CARB AIR BOX CAUSING UNCONTROLLED SELECTION OF CARB HEAT VS RAM (COLD) AIR INTAKE. RECOMMEND INSTALLED THINKER MATERIAL ON CARB HEAT CONTROL ARM LEVER, DIFFERENT WELDING PROCESS, OR DIFFERENT ATTACHMENT PROVISION ALTOGSDR 2006FA0001051Control Stick · damagedPILOTS CONTROL STICK GRIP BECAME LOOSE AND WOULD, IF PULLED ON, COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY. CHECK BOTH CONTROL GRIPS FOR LOOSE INSTALLATION AND REATTACH WITH APPROVED ADHESIVE. (K)
STCs that may be installed · 99
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA12428CHInstallation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS)STC SA02279ATInstallation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast