N252MJ - 2012 Piper Aircraft INC PA 46-350P Aircraft Registration

PA46

2012 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P

Aircraft Description

N252MJ is a 2012 Piper Aircraft INC PA 46-350P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thorpe Curtis D in Fredericksburg, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine producing 350 horsepower, N252MJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26008 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N252MJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4126, -97.1266 on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N252MJ was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper PA-46-310P Malibu pioneered affordable pressurized single-engine aviation when it first flew in August 1982, becoming only the third pressurized single-engine piston aircraft in civil aviation history. This low-wing, six-seat monoplane featured a Continental TSIO-520BE engine producing 310 horsepower and 5.5 psi cabin pressurization for high-altitude comfort. With a maximum cruise speed of 234 knots and service ceiling of 30,000 feet, the Malibu delivered cabin-class performance previously reserved for twin-engine aircraft. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, exactly 404 examples were built between 1983 and 1988. AviatorDB tracks 1,362 Piper Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA46.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N252MJ. 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
2012
Manufacturer
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Model
PA 46-350P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA46PA-46-310P Malibu
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 16, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
THORPE CURTIS D
Address
187 RAMSEY RD
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
Texas78624-8298
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-AE2A
Horsepower
350 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50460010
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26008

Additional Details

Registration
N252MJ
Serial Number
4636548
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
01099725

Last Known Position

Date
June 11, 2026 (UTC 16:00:25)
Airport
Latitude
32.412552
Longitude
-97.126611

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC