N56290 - 1978 Maule M-5-235C Aircraft Registration

1978 MAULE M-5-235C

Aircraft Description

N56290 is a 1978 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Franscioni Farms INC in Salinas, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2013. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N56290 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73204 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56290 was last updated on May 18, 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-5-235C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N56290. 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
1978
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-5-235C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 30, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
FRANSCIONI FARMS INC
Address
820 PARK ROW PMB 939
City
SALINAS
State / Zip Code
California93901-2406
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51631004
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73204

Additional Details

Registration
N56290
Serial Number
7220C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
May 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00480246

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC