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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

Fixed Wing Single Engine · BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL)

Registered

30

Year Range

1995–1997

NTSB Events

1

Airworthiness Directives

28

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • CA 24.1% 7
  • TX 10.3% 3
  • FL 6.9% 2
  • MO 6.9% 2
  • PA 6.9% 2
  • WA 6.9% 2
  • NV 6.9% 2
  • OK 3.4% 1
  • OH 3.4% 1
  • HI 3.4% 1

+6 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1990s 73.3% 22
  • Unknown 26.7% 8

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1 aircraft

1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.

02b /  NASA ASRS Reports

Near-miss reports involving DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 1 de-identified ASRS report references this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

28 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 3 more in the Federal Register.

  • Sep 5, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Formerly BRP-POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO KG and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) Engines and Various Aircraft

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) Model 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines; and Model 912 A, 912 A2, and 912 A3 engines included as part of the type certificated aircraft type des…

  • Aug 17, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

  • Jul 31, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

  • Jan 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  • Nov 22, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG (formerly BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG; Bombardier- Rotax GmbH) 912 A series engine. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) o…

  • Nov 18, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correc…

  • Sep 8, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to id…

  • Jun 22, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Reciprocating Engines

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 reciprocating engines. This AD requires re-identification of the engine model and concurrent modification of the aircraft to indicate the maximum c…

  • Jun 10, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correc…

  • Mar 28, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to id…

  • Mar 18, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Reciprocating Engines

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 reciprocating engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a design change introduced by the manufacturer that relocated the engine cylinder head…

  • Sep 4, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation pro…

  • Jul 30, 2012

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation pro…

  • Jan 11, 2012

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation pro…

  • Jul 8, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that will supersede an existing AD. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCA…

  • Jun 1, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

  • Nov 17, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engines

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

  • Sep 8, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 912 F Series and 912 S Series Reciprocating Engines

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

  • Aug 18, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engines

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

  • Jun 8, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engines

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the

  • May 21, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engines

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the uns…

  • May 17, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 912 F Series and 912 S Series Reciprocating Engines

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe…

  • Jan 11, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires venting of the lubrication system and inspection of the valve train on all engines. That AD also requires venting of the lubrication system of…

  • Aug 12, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires venting of the lubrication system and inspection of the valve train on all engines. That AD also requires venting of the lubrication sys…

  • Oct 23, 2002

    Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S and 914 F series reciprocating engines. This action requires venting of the lubrication system and inspection of the valve train on all engines. This action also requires venting of the lubrication sy…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

05 /  Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins

Advisories applicable to DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

2 SAIBs on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

203 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 07/22/2025

    STC SA12066IB

    Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-21-A/170-05 propeller

    MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 1)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 11/08/2024

    STC SA11838IB

    Installation of the MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH model MTV-21-A/170-05

    MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 08/21/2024

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 02/02/2024

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 12/12/2023

    STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 10/10/2023

    STC SA01899WI

    Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 08/10/2023

    STC SA02019WI

    Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

    Peregrine

  • 12/12/2022

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 1)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

  • 12/12/2022

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

  • 09/01/2022

    STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)

    Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas

    General Aviation Modifications Inc.

  • 07/27/2022

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 07/22/2022

    STC SA02279AT

    Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

  • 03/30/2022

    STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)

    Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed

    ADS-B Technologies LLC

  • 02/02/2022

    STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

    Garmin International Inc

  • 12/29/2021

    STC SA01899WI

    Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 09/28/2021

    STC SA01818WI

    Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 09/01/2021

    STC SA11174SC PAGE 1

    Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems

    Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)

  • 07/15/2021

    STC SA10822SC

    Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display

    Aspen Avionics Inc.

  • 07/15/2021

    STC SA10822SC

    Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display

    Aspen Avionics Inc.

  • 07/09/2021

    STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

    Garmin International Inc

  • 06/14/2021

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 06/09/2021

    STC SA00401BO (PAGE 1)

    Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver

    Avidyne Corporation

  • 10/19/2020

    STC SA001410BO

    Entered in Error - See SA00410BO

    uAvionix Corporation

  • 08/31/2020

    STC SA00410BO

    Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator

    uAvionix Corporation

  • 08/31/2020

    STC SA001410BO

    Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator

    uAvionix Corporation

  • 07/27/2020

    STC SA01831WI

    To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Petersen Aviation Inc

  • 07/17/2020

    STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

    Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

    DAC International Inc

+ 173 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

21 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • 9200-000-A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FE9FBF99758639E6862579BA005E1C56.0001##

    MaxPulse Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • W-2763-DR#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9BC49150DA5F709A86257FE90065596C.0001##

    Diamond Wing Landing Light Lens Cover (Drilled)

    Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces D41-3347-51-90

    PMA holder →
  • W-2763#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1831473B774D874186257FE9006558CD.0001##

    Diamond Wing Landing Light Lens Cover (Undrilled)

    Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces D41-3347-51-90, 20-3350-01-01

    PMA holder →
  • TU03323#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID814121591620210617133706.0001##

    AV/Cabin Heat Kit

    Tanis Aircraft Products replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • DEL099005-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FAB0B5A7DD36FD186257BA2005122BE.0001##

    Bead Clamp Seal

    Dawley Manufacturing Corp replaces 192-001

    PMA holder →
  • DEL099005-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/643DFAD3DA68EEB086257B500066C591.0001##

    Bead Clamp Seal

    Dawley Manufacturing Corp replaces 192-001

    PMA holder →
  • DEL099005-401#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/03C11F9ED8FACB5886257B28006512F7.0001##

    Bead Clamp

    Dawley Manufacturing Corp replaces Diamond 192-001

    PMA holder →
  • RA164-24200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FEBD054702797ADF8625798100705069.0001##

    Brake Disc

    Rapco Inc replaces Cleveland P/N 164-24200 Aviation Products Systems Inc. P/N APS164-24200

    PMA holder →
  • RAP164-24200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID174359675820250829181752.0001##

    Brake Disc

    Rapco Inc replaces 164-24200 Cleveland

    PMA holder →
  • TAU03323#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141518357520240221143038.0001##

    AV/Cabin Heat Kit

    Hartzell Propeller Inc replaces Modification Article

    PMA holder →
  • UAV-1004236-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127691626620230707211316.0001##

    AV-30-C

    uAvionix Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • APS66-10600#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID102361413820221020170314.0001##

    Brake Lining

    Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces 066-10600

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID670268927520220125131357.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID572288387520220125131340.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID310362461920220125131416.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID509142493720220125131503.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106265693420220125131440.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID518702817320220125131321.0001##

    DAC International

    PMA holder →
  • 01-0770346-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9A275FF756C3BA23862574FD006E42FA.0001##

    Recognition Light Assy.

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc replaces Diamond A/C 01-0770346-02

    PMA holder →
  • 01-0770346-04#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/680D17149BD36AFF862574FD006E432A.0001##

    Recognition Light Assy.

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc replaces Diamond A/C 01-0770346-04

    PMA holder →
  • APS164-24200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C25803E21371BDF88625738700670E65.0001##

    Brake Disc

    Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces Parker Hannifin P/N 164-24200

    PMA holder →

09 /  Equivalent Level of Safety findings

ELOS findings issued for DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA20-A1

1 ELOS finding on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 30 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

30 of 30
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N102DF CA · Look up ↗
N128MF OK 1995 · Look up ↗
N143AA FL 1996 · Look up ↗
N144AA MO 1996 · Look up ↗
N175LE CA · Look up ↗
N179DA OH · Look up ↗
N188MF · Look up ↗
N191DA PA · Look up ↗
N192DA CA 1995 · Look up ↗
N194DA CA 1996 · Look up ↗
N204RD CA 1995 · Look up ↗
N227P HI 1995 · Look up ↗
N273DA MT · Look up ↗
N275DA TX 1997 · Look up ↗
N297DA OR 1997 · Look up ↗
N355NL WA 1997 · Look up ↗
N521SS IN · Look up ↗
N629AW TX 1995 · Look up ↗
N631DA TX 1997 · Look up ↗
N702PR NV 1995 · Look up ↗
N71LV NV 1995 · Look up ↗
N781WA IL 1995 · Look up ↗
N83RF PA · Look up ↗
N854S MO 1996 · Look up ↗
N855DF NC 1996 · Look up ↗
N856DF FL 1996 · Look up ↗
N858DF CA 1996 · Look up ↗
N87HA AK 1995 · Look up ↗
N930AG WA 1996 · Look up ↗
N999RR CA 1996 Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →