N344M - 1950 Mooney M-18C Aircraft Registration

MITE

1950 MOONEY M-18C

Aircraft Description

N344M is a 1950 Mooney M-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Axford Dwayne E in Wheatland, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N344M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3CD3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N344M was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Mooney International Corporation, based in Kerrville, Texas, has been manufacturing high-performance single-engine aircraft since 1953. Known for their distinctive forward-swept vertical tail and efficient low-wing designs, Mooney aircraft are prized for their speed and fuel efficiency. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-18C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N344M. 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
1950
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
MITEM-18 Mite
Cruise Speed
103 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
AXFORD DWAYNE E
Address
355 E OAK ST
City
WHEATLAND
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82201-9114
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50746475
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CD3D

Additional Details

Registration
N344M
Serial Number
224
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00532533

Data Source

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

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