N51579 - 1974 Maule M-5-210C Aircraft Registration

1974 MAULE M-5-210C

Aircraft Description

N51579 is a 1974 Maule M-5-210C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whyley Philip C in Encinitas, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 1991. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N51579 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67771 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51579 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.

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-5-210C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N51579. 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
1974
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-5-210C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 8, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
WHYLEY PHILIP C
Address
556 SHASTA DR
City
ENCINITAS
State / Zip Code
California92024-2393
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51473561
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67771

Additional Details

Registration
N51579
Serial Number
6032C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00952135

Data Source

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

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