| Tail Number / N-Number | N282DS |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40.282 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DICKINSON EDWARD L |
| Street | 3150 WATERTON DR |
| City | MIDLOTHIAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 23113-2146 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2003-04-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-05-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50552705 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2D5C5 |