N255MS - 2004 Smith Mehlin Hatz Biplane Aircraft Registration

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2004 SMITH MEHLIN HATZ BIPLANE

Aircraft Description

N255MS is a 2004 Smith Mehlin HATZ BIPLANE, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hodges Mcneill Jr in Andersonville, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Warner SCARAB SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N255MS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26B35 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N255MS was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N255MS. 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
2004
Manufacturer
SMITH MEHLIN
Model
HATZ BIPLANE
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 9, 2004
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 4, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HODGES MCNEILL JR
Address
428 NEIL HODGES RD
City
ANDERSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia31711-1917
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SCARAB SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50465465
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26B35

Additional Details

Registration
N255MS
Serial Number
1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00054094

Data Source

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

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