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N278CM

Built 2004 · registered US

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ActiveManufacturer Diamond Model 40 Variant DA 40
Representative photo of a Diamond 40Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
590 nm
Cruise speed
120 kt
Max speed
145 kt
Service ceiling
10,000 ft
Takeoff distance
350 m
Landing distance
700 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
155 L
Dimensions
Length
8.0 m
Wingspan
12.0 m
Height
2.0 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(33 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
18
Last 90 days
24
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
28 May 2026
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 0h 10m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 0h 10m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 0h 40m
  • Tracked flight7 Nov 2026 · 1h 45m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 7h 34m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • Tracked flight27 Sept 2026 · 1h 54m

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?
2,160Diamond 40 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

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  • N278CMUSACTIVE
    VARAKANTHAM INDRA SENA REDDY
    2026 – 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

N278CM — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N278CM?

N278CM is a Diamond 40, built in 2004. Sprinkle's record for N278CM covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N278CM currently active?

Registry records list N278CM's status as Active, registered in United States — a Diamond 40.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N278CM?

N278CM carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 40.391, the serial assigned to this Diamond 40 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N278CM?

N278CM's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A2C472 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Diamond 40 broadcasts.