N2553W - 1965 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1965 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N2553W is a 1965 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Jeffrey B in Punta Gorda, FL. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2553W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26CE7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2553W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.9065, -81.9944 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2553W was last updated on September 9, 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 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 N2553W. 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
1965
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN JEFFREY B
Address
16927 BRIDLE TRL
City
PUNTA GORDA
State / Zip Code
Florida33982-5001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50466347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26CE7

Additional Details

Registration
N2553W
Serial Number
3265
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00274772

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 18:20:22)
Airport
Latitude
26.807053
Longitude
-81.962568

Data Source

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

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