N201LU - 1978 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1978 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N201LU is a 1978 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rg Rentals in Waterford, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 16, 1979. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N201LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A196C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N201LU was last updated on March 24, 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 N201LU. 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
March 3, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 16, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
RG RENTALS
Address
PO BOX 370
City
WATERFORD
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53185-0370
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50313307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A196C7

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N201LU
Serial Number
24-0486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00970962

Data Source

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

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