N252MS - 1986 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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1986 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N252MS is a 1986 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilson James A in Manitowoc, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-360 SER engine producing 225 horsepower, N252MS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26010 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N252MS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.1330, -87.6695 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N252MS was last updated on March 18, 2024. 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 N252MS. 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
June 24, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WILSON JAMES A
Address
1900 LOGWOOD LN
City
MANITOWOC
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54220-9441
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)
50460020
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26010

Additional Details

Registration
N252MS
Serial Number
25-1044
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
March 18, 2024
Last Update Date
March 18, 2024
Unique ID
00843096

Last Known Position

Date
April 21, 2026 (UTC 18:03:59)
Airport
Latitude
44.139575
Longitude
-87.685155

Data Source

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

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