N3179U - 1995 Maule M-6-235 Aircraft Registration

1995 MAULE M-6-235

Aircraft Description

N3179U is a 1995 Maule M-6-235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lawson John A in Lott, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2008. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine producing 235 horsepower, N3179U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36478 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3179U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.2231, -96.9989 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3179U was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-6-235 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3179U. 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
1995
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-6-235
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 5, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
LAWSON JOHN A
Address
PO BOX 263
City
LOTT
State / Zip Code
Texas76656-0263
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-B4B5
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50662170
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36478

Additional Details

Registration
N3179U
Serial Number
20028C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00995422

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2026 (UTC 19:13:24)
Airport
Latitude
31.223145
Longitude
-96.99895

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC