N1ZL - 1981 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1981 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N1ZL is a 1981 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eckert Frank G in Tempe, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N1ZL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0024C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1ZL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3000, -111.9158 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1ZL 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.

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 N1ZL. 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
1981
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
November 24, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
ECKERT FRANK G
Address
8312 S HOMESTEAD LN
City
TEMPE
State / Zip Code
Arizona85284-2344
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50001114
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0024C

Additional Details

Registration
N1ZL
Serial Number
24-1238
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00223760

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 16:26:50)
Airport
Latitude
33.305649
Longitude
-111.915802

Data Source

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

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