# N842LA: 2021 Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40-ng) (registry code 2990014, 5 seats) - Engine: [Austro E4-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/austro-e4-a) (registry code 06402) - Data sheets: [TCDS A47CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A47CE) (Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 40.NC132 - Year built: 2021 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: April 15, 2021 - Certificate issued: June 29, 2021 - Expires: June 30, 2028 - Mode S code: AB8842 - Registered owner: [Tribal Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIBAL%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [San Carlos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Carlos) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 37.4965° N, 122.2726° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 94070, 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=842LA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N842LA From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG) - [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 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 2016-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-03): Turbocharging · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG. Effective Nov 29, 2016 - [AD 2016-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-06): Autopilot · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG and DA 42 M-NG. Effective Nov 16, 2016 - [AD 2013-08-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-21): Turbocharging · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG. Effective May 21, 2013 ### Matched by engine (Austro E4-A) 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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N842LA. ## NTSB investigations on N842LA not matched to an aircraft (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA021), Oct 17, 1996: McDonnell Douglas 369E (N842LA), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the flight instructor (CFI). Factors relating to the accident were: soft/wet terrain in the selected landing area, and the crosswind condition. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N842LA. ## Reports on N842LA not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N842LA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 20100206026969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100206026969I), Feb 6, 2010: Hughes Heli 369E (N842LA), Ha'Ena, HI, No damage. Pilot experienced suspected compressor stall during flight with loud noise and yaw of the aircraft with loss of engine power. Pilot forced to land helicopter… - [Incident 20060930024019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060930024019I), Sep 30, 2006: Hughes 369E (N842LA), Haena, HI, Minor damage. (-23) After coming out of a 160 degree turn at ke'e beach at 3300 feet, the pilot's aircraft impacted a bird in the right hand upper windshield area. The bird… - [Accident 19961017033039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961017033039A), Oct 17, 1996: Hughes 369E (N842LA), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. Practice autorotation to run on landing skid dug in. Newly sod seeded area was soft. ## 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 N842LA not matched to an aircraft (9) They name N842LA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR 2011FA0000163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000163), Mar 8, 2011: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING TAKEOFF THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT AND RETURNED FOR LANDING. MX FOUND SMALL CHIPS ON THE LOWER ENGINE PLUG AND A SLIVER ON THE UPPER PLUG - [SDR 2011FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000150), Mar 2, 2011: OIL SYSTEM. WARNING LIGHT. DURING A TOUR FLIGHT, THE PILOT GOT A ENGINE CHIP LIGHT INDICATION. THE PILOT PERFORMED AN UNEVENTFUL UNSCHEDULED LANDING. THE MX DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED AND - [SDR 2011F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00004), Dec 28, 2010: TRANSMISSION. MAKING METAL. PILOT EXPERIENCED A MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT RETURNED TO LANDING WITH NO INCIDENT. MECHANICS VERIFIED CHIP LIGHT AND FOUND O - [SDR 2011F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00003), Dec 28, 2010: TRANSMISSION. MAKING METAL. PILOT EXPERIENCED A MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT RETURNED TO LANDING WITH NO INCIDENT. MECHANICS VERIFIED CHIP LIGHT AND FOUND O - [SDR 2010FA0001143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001143), Oct 27, 2010: TURBINE. DAMAGED. AT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AFTER LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY THE MECHANIC HEARD A TURBINE RUB NOISE IN THE ENGINE ASSY. ACFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR MX. - [SDR 2010FA0000952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000952), Sep 5, 2010: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ON APPROACH TO LANDING PILOT HAD AN ENGINE CHIP WARNING LIGHT. THE PILOT LANDED THE ACFT AND THE LIGHT REMANED ILLUMINATED. MX FOUND METAL PARTICLES AND PASTE O - [SDR 2010FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000519), May 29, 2010: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT DURING A TOUR FLIGHT AND PROCEEDED TO LAND AT AN OFFSITE AIRPORT. MX ARRIVED ON SCENE AND FOUND THAT THE LIGHT WAS NO LON - [SDR DCGA2010F00115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DCGA2010F00115), May 24, 2010: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT DURING FLIGHT AND PERFORMED AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TRANSPORTED BY TRUCK TO ITS HOME BASE. TH - [SDR 98ZZZX2793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2793), Apr 6, 1998: DRIVE SPLICE. DISCONNECTED. THE ENGINE RPM BECAME UNSABLE. REMOVED GOVERNOR, FOUND RETAINING RING, RING RETAINER, AND SHIM MISSING FROM SHAFT. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (19) 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 NG) - [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 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 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 SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA04549CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04549CH): Installation of Hartzell Propeller model 3Al-QP460A1/7SA01-2 in accordance withHartzell STC Installation Instructions INST-030821 (Initial Revision) dated12/16/2021 orlater FAA-approved revisions. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement AFMS-030821 (Initial Revision) dated 12/16/2021 or later FAA-approved revision isrequired. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA-030821 (Initial Revision) dated 12/16/2021 or later FAA-accepted revision are applicable. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [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 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 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 SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. 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 SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC ST04549CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04549CH) (historical): Installation of Hartzell Propeller model 3Al-QP460A1/7SA01-2 in accordance withHartzell STC Installation Instructions INST-030821 (Initial Revision) dated12/16/2021 orlater FAA-approved revisions. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement AFMS-030821 (Initial Revision) dated 12/16/2021 or later FAA-approved revision isrequired. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA-030821 (Initial Revision) dated 12/16/2021 or later FAA-accepted revision are applicable. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation ## Related - Other Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40-ng/aircraft.md - The Austro E4-A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/austro-e4-a.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.