N436AK - 1976 Maule M-5-235C Aircraft Registration

1976 MAULE M-5-235C

Aircraft Description

N436AK is a 1976 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson James A in Ketchikan, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 4, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N436AK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A53972 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N436AK was last updated on February 8, 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-5-235C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N436AK. 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
1976
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-5-235C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 4, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON JAMES A
Address
3817 EVERGREEN AVE
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
Alaska99901-5333
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51234562
Mode S Code (Hex)
A53972

Additional Details

Registration
N436AK
Serial Number
7053C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
February 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122294

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC