| Tail Number / N-Number | N342DS |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40042 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HAYNES GREGORY P |
| Street | 112 DAKOTAH LN |
| City | OPELOUSAS |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70570-0319 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-08-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-12-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50742430 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3C518 |