N1201A - 1978 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1978 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N1201A is a 1978 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Byrne Michael in Fountain Hills, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N1201A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0562E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1201A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1201A was last updated on March 1, 2025. 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 N1201A. 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
1978
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
June 14, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BYRNE MICHAEL
Address
15960 E LOST HILLS DR
City
FOUNTAIN HILLS
State / Zip Code
Arizona85268-3647
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A3B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50053056
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0562E

Additional Details

Registration
N1201A
Serial Number
24-0552
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 1, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720350

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 03:36:32)
Airport
Latitude
33.460213
Longitude
-111.726988

Data Source

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

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