N4078 - 1952 Mooney M-18C Aircraft Registration

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1952 MOONEY M-18C

Aircraft Description

N4078 is a 1952 Mooney M-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Loffert George U Jr in Killeen, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4078 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4CA12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4078 was last updated on September 29, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Mooney International Corporation, based in Kerrville, Texas, has been manufacturing high-performance single-engine aircraft since 1953. Known for their distinctive forward-swept vertical tail and efficient low-wing designs, Mooney aircraft are prized for their speed and fuel efficiency. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-18C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4078. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1952
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
MITEM-18 Mite
Cruise Speed
103 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
LOFFERT GEORGE U JR
Address
2203 DELWIN CIR
City
KILLEEN
State / Zip Code
Texas76541-9055
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51145022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4CA12

Additional Details

Registration
N4078
Serial Number
264
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00051264

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC