N478M - 1950 Mooney M-18C Aircraft Registration

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1950 MOONEY M-18C

Aircraft Description

N478M is a 1950 Mooney M-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bachman Mildred R in New Brighton, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2003. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N478M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5DFE5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N478M was last updated on May 12, 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 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N478M. 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
1950
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18C
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
March 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
BACHMAN MILDRED R
Address
175 JOHN ST
City
NEW BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15066-9707
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)
51357745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5DFE5

Additional Details

Registration
N478M
Serial Number
233
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00790075

Data Source

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

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