N379A - 1949 Mooney M-18L Aircraft Registration

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1949 MOONEY M-18L

Aircraft Description

N379A is a 1949 Mooney M-18L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wingnut INC in Wilmington, DE. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145A SERIES engine producing 55 horsepower, N379A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4553A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N379A was last updated on August 8, 2025. 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-18L model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N379A. 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
1949
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18L
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
WINGNUT INC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145A SERIES
Horsepower
55 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51052472
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4553A

Additional Details

Registration
N379A
Serial Number
40
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
August 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00750194

Data Source

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

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