N118C - 1950 Mooney M-18L Aircraft Registration

MITE

1950 MOONEY M-18L

Aircraft Description

N118C is a 1950 Mooney M-18L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilke Brian S in Arlington Heights, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N118C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A04A1D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N118C was last updated on September 9, 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-18L model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N118C. 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
1950
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18L
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
June 17, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 29, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
WILKE BRIAN S
Address
1219 S SALEM LN
City
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
State / Zip Code
Illinois60005-3049
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50045035
Mode S Code (Hex)
A04A1D

Additional Details

Registration
N118C
Serial Number
79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00821250

Data Source

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

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