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N16FA

Built 2007 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Diamond 42Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Diamond DA42 Twin Star
This aircraft is a
Diamond 42(DA42)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,030 nm
Cruise speed
168 kt
Max speed
203 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
733 m
Landing distance
618 m
Weights
MTOW
1,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.5 m
Wingspan
13.4 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(45 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
10
Last 90 days
42
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
10 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KFCM → KFCM (33) · KFCM → KDSM (1)

  • KFCM → KFCM11 Nov 2026 · 1h 24m
  • KFCM → KFCM6 Nov 2026 · 1h 42m
  • KFCM → KFCM6 Nov 2026 · 2h 11m
  • KFCM → KFCM30 Oct 2026 · 0h 53m
  • KFCM → KFCM30 Oct 2026 · 2h 09m
  • KFCM → KFCM8 Oct 2026 · 1h 18m
  • KFCM → KFCM7 Oct 2026 · 0h 31m
  • KFCM → KFCM23 Sept 2026 · 2h 41m
  • KFCM → KFCM23 Sept 2026 · 14h 14m
  • KFCM → KFCM22 Sept 2026 · 3h 04m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,063Diamond 42 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 96% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N16FAUSACTIVE
    AV8 FLIGHT ASSETS LLC
    2023 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Bright Aviation Services
    Operator
    2026 – present
N16FA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N16FA?

N16FA is a Diamond 42, built in 2007. Sprinkle's record for N16FA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N16FA currently active?

Registry records list N16FA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Diamond 42.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N16FA?

N16FA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42.AC029, the serial assigned to this Diamond 42 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N16FA?

N16FA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A0EFD3 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Diamond 42 broadcasts.