N3406X - 1966 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1966 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N3406X is a 1966 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thuerauf John E in Plum City, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2013. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N3406X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C08E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3406X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.5879, -92.4512 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3406X was last updated on July 7, 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 N3406X. 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
April 19, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
THUERAUF JOHN E
Address
N 1045 COUNTY RD U
City
PLUM CITY
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54761
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)
50740216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C08E

Additional Details

Registration
N3406X
Serial Number
3392
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00062433

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 00:17:33)
Airport
Latitude
44.58792
Longitude
-92.451157

Data Source

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

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