N56302 - 1978 Maule M-5-235C Aircraft Registration

1978 MAULE M-5-235C

Aircraft Description

N56302 is a 1978 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Murphy Steven R in Granby, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 28, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 1998. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N56302 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73482 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56302 was last updated on September 22, 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 N56302. 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
November 28, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
MURPHY STEVEN R
Address
PO BOX 956
City
GRANBY
State / Zip Code
Colorado80446-0956
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)
51632202
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73482

Additional Details

Registration
N56302
Serial Number
7235C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00750746

Data Source

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

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