N40312 - 1971 Maule M-4-220C Aircraft Registration

1971 MAULE M-4-220C

Aircraft Description

N40312 is a 1971 Maule M-4-220C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Banks Mark Vernon in Jamestown, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 6A-350SER engine producing 235 horsepower, N40312 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BA5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N40312 was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N40312 was last updated on October 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-4-220C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40312. 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
1971
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-4-220C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 10, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BANKS MARK VERNON
Address
PO BOX 783
City
JAMESTOWN
State / Zip Code
California95327-0783
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A-350SER
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51135134
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BA5C

Additional Details

Registration
N40312
Serial Number
2086C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091084

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 01:53:16)
Airport
Latitude
37.93808
Longitude
-120.477418

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC