N4188 - 1955 Mooney M-18C 55 Aircraft Registration

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1955 MOONEY M-18C 55

Aircraft Description

N4188 is a 1955 Mooney M-18C 55, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buenger Sam in Seabrook, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 25, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 1997. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4188 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F548 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4188 was last updated on May 26, 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-18C 55 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4188. 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
1955
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18C 55
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
August 25, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
BUENGER SAM
Address
4526 S FLAMINGO DR
City
SEABROOK
State / Zip Code
Texas77586-1812
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)
51172510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F548

Additional Details

Registration
N4188
Serial Number
353
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00811604

Data Source

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

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