N1083L - 1996 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1996 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N1083L is a 1996 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benson Mark D in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N1083L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A02538 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1083L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery-gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1083L was last updated on May 12, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Mooney M-20, the fastest single-engine piston aircraft of its era, revolutionized efficient personal aviation when it first flew in September 1953. This low-wing, four-seat monoplane featured laminar-flow airfoils and innovative wooden construction that achieved speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Over 11,000 M-20s have been manufactured across 17 variants since production began in 1955, making it the most successful design by Al Mooney. The aircraft was produced by Mooney Aircraft Company in Kerrville, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M20P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1083L. 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
1996
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BENSON MARK D
Address
475 REDWOOD ST
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92103-5866
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50022470
Mode S Code (Hex)
A02538

Additional Details

Registration
N1083L
Serial Number
24-3393
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 12, 2024
Last Update Date
May 12, 2024
Unique ID
00556151

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 21:16:39)
Airport
Latitude
32.815201
Longitude
-117.140996

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC