N239SW - 1979 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1979 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N239SW is a 1979 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pyles William J in Pismo Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 2, 2011. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N239SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22B94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N239SW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2198, -120.6104 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N239SW was last updated on December 8, 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 N239SW. 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
1979
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 30, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 2, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
PYLES WILLIAM J
Address
670 LEMOORE ST
City
PISMO BEACH
State / Zip Code
California93449-2323
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)
50425624
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22B94

Additional Details

Registration
N239SW
Serial Number
24-0924
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
December 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700044

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 18:35:06)
Airport
Latitude
32.343983
Longitude
-110.128523

Data Source

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

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