N4117 - 1953 Mooney Mite Aircraft Corp. M-18 Aircraft Registration

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1953 MOONEY MITE AIRCRAFT CORP. M-18

Aircraft Description

N4117 is a 1953 Mooney Mite Aircraft Corp. M-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Quinn James Y in Farmers Branch, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2009. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4117 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4DB24 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4117 was last updated on April 1, 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 1 Mooney Mite Aircraft Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-18 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4117. 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
1953
Manufacturer
MOONEY MITE AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M-18
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
MITEM-18 Mite
Cruise Speed
102 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
QUINN JAMES Y
Address
13823 BRAEMAR DR
City
FARMERS BRANCH
State / Zip Code
Texas75234-3825
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51155444
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4DB24

Additional Details

Registration
N4117
Serial Number
285
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00381394

Data Source

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

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