N320WL - 1978 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1978 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N320WL is a 1978 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Austin Mark S in Cat Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 1991. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3704F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N320WL was last updated on September 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 N320WL. 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
1978
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 4, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
AUSTIN MARK S
Address
17403 TRANQUIL LN
City
CAT SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas78933-5137
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50670117
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3704F

Additional Details

Registration
N320WL
Serial Number
24-0523
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500952

Data Source

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

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