N384A - 1949 Mooney M-18L Aircraft Registration

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1949 MOONEY M-18L

Aircraft Description

N384A is a 1949 Mooney M-18L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plyler Aviation LP in Sherman, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 3, 2002. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N384A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46A26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N384A was last updated on May 5, 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-18L model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N384A. 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
July 27, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 3, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
PLYLER AVIATION LP
Address
PO BOX 2406
City
SHERMAN
State / Zip Code
Texas75091-2406
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51065046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46A26

Additional Details

Registration
N384A
Serial Number
45
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00680344

Data Source

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

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