N252EM - 1986 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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1986 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N252EM is a 1986 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maidens Donald S in Novi, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-360 SER engine producing 225 horsepower, N252EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25F5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N252EM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.6185, -83.9671 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N252EM was last updated on June 3, 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 N252EM. 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
1986
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
March 26, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MAIDENS DONALD S
Address
25613 HILLSDALE DR
City
NOVI
State / Zip Code
Michigan48374-2158
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-360 SER
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50457534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25F5C

Additional Details

Registration
N252EM
Serial Number
25-1027
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00572086

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 22:48:50)
Airport
Latitude
42.618527
Longitude
-83.967101

Data Source

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

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