| Tail Number / N-Number | N597MT |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Year Built | 2020 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40.1215 |
| 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 | Government |
| Owner Name | MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1940 MEMORIAL BLVD |
| City | MURFREESBORO |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37129-1502 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2020-04-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51734215 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B88D |