N2783W - 1966 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1966 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N2783W is a 1966 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crain James D in Hood River, OR. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2783W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C70A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2783W was last updated on January 21, 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 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 N2783W. 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
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
January 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CRAIN JAMES D
Address
3920 BLACKBERRY DR
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-7789
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)
50543412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C70A

Additional Details

Registration
N2783W
Serial Number
3361
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 21, 2024
Last Update Date
January 21, 2024
Unique ID
00520055

Data Source

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

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