N2131E - 1997 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1997 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N2131E is a 1997 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schuman William C II in Poplar Grove, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N2131E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C727 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2131E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3315, -88.8169 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2131E was last updated on March 18, 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 N2131E. 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
1997
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
February 24, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SCHUMAN WILLIAM C II
Address
3028 FAIRCHILD ST
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065-8246
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50343447
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C727

Additional Details

Registration
N2131E
Serial Number
24-3401
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00926451

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 23:34:25)
Airport
Latitude
42.283401
Longitude
-88.783327

Data Source

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

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