N2738W - 1966 Mooney M20D Aircraft Registration

M20P

1966 MOONEY M20D

Aircraft Description

N2738W is a 1966 Mooney M20D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mead James R in Jonesboro, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 11, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2738W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B526 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2738W was last updated on January 22, 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 N2738W. 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
1966
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 11, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
MEAD JAMES R
Address
PO BOX 17093
City
JONESBORO
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72403-6719
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)
50532446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B526

Additional Details

Registration
N2738W
Serial Number
260
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00820083

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC