N252BY - Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N252BY is a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lance Christopher D in Vacaville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1988. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N252BY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25F1C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N252BY was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1911, -121.7026 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N252BY was last updated on September 2, 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 851 Mooney Aircraft Corp. 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 N252BY. 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
Manufacturer
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M20K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20TM-20M Bravo
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1988
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
LANCE CHRISTOPHER D
Address
347 SAGE SPARROW CIR
City
VACAVILLE
State / Zip Code
California95687-7752
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50457434
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25F1C

Additional Details

Registration
N252BY
Serial Number
25-1162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00804031

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:56:00)
Airport
Latitude
38.19104
Longitude
-121.702978

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC