N5253G - Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N5253G is a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 4, 1988. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-360 SER engine producing 225 horsepower, N5253G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69E49 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5253G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6926, -96.8667 on February 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5253G was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Mooney M-20, the fastest single-engine piston aircraft of its era, revolutionized efficient personal aviation when it first flew in September 1953. This low-wing, four-seat monoplane featured laminar-flow airfoils and innovative wooden construction that achieved speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Over 11,000 M-20s have been manufactured across 17 variants since production began in 1955, making it the most successful design by Al Mooney. The aircraft was produced by Mooney Aircraft Company in Kerrville, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 851 Mooney Aircraft Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M20P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5253G. 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 AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M20K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20TM-20M Bravo
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 4, 1988
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2016

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-360 SER
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51517111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69E49

Additional Details

Registration
N5253G
Serial Number
25-1179
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00114341

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 20:34:47)
Airport
Latitude
32.690983
Longitude
-96.866735

Data Source

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

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