N56347 - 1979 Maule M-5-235C Aircraft Registration

1979 MAULE M-5-235C

Aircraft Description

N56347 is a 1979 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Dale in Windsor, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N56347 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73513 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56347 was last updated on June 10, 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 N56347. 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
1979
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
July 18, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH DALE
Address
3354 WOOLSEY RD
City
WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
California95492-9648
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)
51632423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73513

Additional Details

Registration
N56347
Serial Number
7277C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00590266

Data Source

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

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