| Tail Number / N-Number | N553DS |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40.633 |
| 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 | IO-360-M1A+ |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KOWAL MICHAEL T |
| Street | 104 CHARLOTTESVILLE AVE |
| City | COLLEYVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76034-6814 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tarrant County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-03-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-09-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51605354 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70AEC |