N5493F - 1968 Mooney A-2A Aircraft Registration

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1968 MOONEY A-2A

Aircraft Description

N5493F is a 1968 Mooney A-2A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bowen John W in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N5493F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FC22 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5493F was last updated on July 21, 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 A-2A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5493F. 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
1968
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
A-2A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M22M-22 Mustang
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 1, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
BOWEN JOHN W
Address
44576 GENE AVE
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-6707
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51576042
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FC22

Additional Details

Registration
N5493F
Serial Number
B-293
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00343325

Data Source

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

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