N985JA

Valid registration

2009 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 42

Fixed wing multi engineSan Antonio, TXRegistered Feb 28, 2026

N985JA is a 2009 Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 42 (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 42.AC132, registered in San Antonio, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 28, 2033; the renewal window opens on Aug 28, 2032. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1A+ rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued May 13, 2010. It is one of 85 DA 42 aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Texas. About 4% of them were built after it.

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Registration expiresFeb 28, 2033

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Registrant type
Corporation
Registered owner
SKY SAFETY INC
Location
San Antonio, TX
Local FAA office (FSDO)
San Antonio FSDO (SAT FSDO) · (210) 308-3300 or (800) 292-2023
Certificate issued
Feb 28, 2026
Last FAA action
Feb 28, 2026
Mode S code (hex)
ADBE80
Mode S code (octal)
53337200
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA 42
Type certificate (TCDS)
A57CE (Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH)
Year manufactured
2009
Serial number
42.AC132
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engine type
Reciprocating
Engine
LYCOMING IO-360-M1A+ (180 hp)
Engines / seats
2 / 4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Standard since May 13, 2010
Approved operations
Normal

Public airports near San Antonio

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
San Antonio International
San Antonio, TX
KSAT6 miTowered100LL, A
Kelly Field
San Antonio, TX
KSKF6 miTowered100LL, A+
Twin-Oaks
San Antonio, TX
T948 miNon-towered-

Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.

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