# N856DF: 1996 Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (registry code 2990000, 2 seats) - Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX-912 F3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-912-f3) (registry code 09052) - Data sheets: [TCDS TA4CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TA4CH) (Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 10170 - Year built: 1996 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, utility - Airworthiness date: March 11, 2008 - Certificate issued: July 15, 2019 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: ABBDF3 - Registered owner: [Nassau County School Board](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NASSAU%20COUNTY%20SCHOOL%20BOARD) - Location: [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach) - Owner type: Government - Owner's area on the map: 30.6018° N, 81.4818° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32034, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=856DF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N856DF 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): 14 in force ### Matched by airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1) - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 - [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 2018-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-05): Reciprocating Engine · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Mar 20, 2018 - [AD 2016-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-06): Engine--Fuel and Control · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Dec 23, 2016 - [AD 2016-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-02): Engine Reciprocating · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Jul 15, 2016 - [AD 2013-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-17-04): Engine Reciprocating · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Sep 24, 2013 - [AD 2012-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-01): Engine · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Jan 26, 2012 - [AD 2011-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-14-09): Ignition · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Jul 25, 2011 - [AD 2010-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-23-17): Engine · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Dec 22, 2010 - [AD 2010-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-17-08): Engine Fuel and Control · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Sep 22, 2010 - [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 - [AD 97-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-13-02): Placard - Spins Prohibited · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1. Effective Jul 14, 1997 - [AD 96-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-05): Aileron Pushrod Fairings and Aft Wing Cavities · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1. Effective May 17, 1996 ### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX-912 F3) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 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-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-09): Landing Gear, Nose: Diamond DA20 Nose Landing Fork Assembly. Issued Dec 22, 2011 - [SAIB ACE-99-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-17): . Issued Apr 2, 1999 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N856DF. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N856DF. ## 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. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (81, 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 DA20-A1) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA12066IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12066IB): Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-21-A/170-05 propeller. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation 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 SA11838IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11838IB): Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-21-A/170-05. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH - [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 SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC 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 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 SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [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 SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [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 SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [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 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 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 - [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 SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC All 81: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N856DF/stcs.md ## Earlier aircraft with N856DF The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N856DF before. - [Cancelled 2005-09-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N856DF-2005-09-21): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1, S/N 10126, built 1996. Exported to Germany. Owner: [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) ## Related - Other Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1/aircraft.md - The Bombardier ROTAX-912 F3 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-912-f3.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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