N3509H - 1976 Mooney M20F Aircraft Registration

M20P

1976 MOONEY M20F

Aircraft Description

N3509H is a 1976 Mooney M20F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Per Ardua AD Astra INC in San Luis Obispo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N3509H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E868 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3509H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.8157, -117.1400 on July 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3509H was last updated on April 14, 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 N3509H. 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
1976
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 13, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA INC
Address
1750 PORTOLA ST
City
SAN LUIS OBISPO
State / Zip Code
California93405-4716
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50764150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E868

Additional Details

Registration
N3509H
Serial Number
22-1427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00072753

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2025 (UTC 22:30:27)
Airport
Latitude
32.8157
Longitude
-117.139999

Data Source

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

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