N389CS - 1985 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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1985 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N389CS is a 1985 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sahi Carl R in Coventry, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 1998. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N389CS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47CFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N389CS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7210, -72.2048 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N389CS 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 851 Mooney Aircraft Corp. 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 N389CS. 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
1985
Manufacturer
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M20K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20TM-20M Bravo
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 4, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
SAHI CARL R
Address
389 HIGH ST
City
COVENTRY
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06238-3340
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51076374
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47CFC

Additional Details

Registration
N389CS
Serial Number
250860
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371075

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 19:18:30)
Airport
Latitude
41.719208
Longitude
-72.224433

Data Source

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

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