N486M - Mooney M-18C Aircraft Registration

MITE

MOONEY M-18C

Aircraft Description

N486M is a Mooney M-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brunhoeber Mike E in Caldwell, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N486M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FFF6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N486M was last updated on August 12, 2025. 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 N486M. 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
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
July 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BRUNHOEBER MIKE E
Address
1172 S SPRINGDALE RD
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Kansas67022-8025
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)
51377766
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FFF6

Additional Details

Registration
N486M
Serial Number
240
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00470365

Data Source

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

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