| Tail Number / N-Number | N71LA |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40.471 |
| 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 | HARALSON CATHERINE LAURA KESSLER |
| Street | 413 BRIARCLIFF RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 35901-5713 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Etowah County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-03-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-10-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52275257 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A97AAF |