C-GFTA - 1970 Maule M-4-180C Aircraft Registration

1970 Maule M-4-180C

Aircraft Description

C-GFTA is a 1970 Maule M-4-180C, a single-engine aircraft registered to Ronald G Palmer in Thompson, Manitoba. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C053CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-4-180C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GFTA. 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
1970
Manufacturer
Maule
Model
M-4-180C
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Ronald G Palmer
Address
4 Trout Avenue
City
Thompson
State / Zip Code
ManitobaR8N1C4
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C053CB

Additional Details

Registration
C-GFTA
Serial Number
3002C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

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