N159JD - 1987 Maule M-7-235 Aircraft Registration

1987 MAULE M-7-235

Aircraft Description

N159JD is a 1987 Maule M-7-235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dorrance John Charles Jr in Randle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-J1A5D engine producing 235 horsepower, N159JD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC6A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N159JD was last updated on June 6, 2023. 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-7-235 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159JD. 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
1987
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-7-235
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 15, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
DORRANCE JOHN CHARLES JR
Address
177 SHELTON RD
City
RANDLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98377-9614
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-J1A5D
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166152
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC6A

Additional Details

Registration
N159JD
Serial Number
4042C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
June 6, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01262648

Data Source

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

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