N1227X - 1963 Mooney M20D Aircraft Registration

M20P

1963 MOONEY M20D

Aircraft Description

N1227X is a 1963 Mooney M20D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Hoosen Ronald L in Goldsby, OK. The registration certificate was issued on September 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N1227X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05E83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1227X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2456, -97.4721 on May 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1227X was last updated on September 2, 2023. 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 N1227X. 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
1963
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
VAN HOOSEN RONALD L
Address
2796 GOLDSBY DR
City
GOLDSBY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73093-9206
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057203
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05E83

Additional Details

Registration
N1227X
Serial Number
198
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00160420

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2025 (UTC 23:06:08)
Airport
Latitude
35.2456
Longitude
-97.472099

Data Source

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

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