N56537 - 1985 Maule M-5-235C Aircraft Registration

1985 MAULE M-5-235C

Aircraft Description

N56537 is a 1985 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes Randy in Durango, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73C5E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N56537 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.3149, -108.1117 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N56537 was last updated on May 25, 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 N56537. 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
1985
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-5-235C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 30, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES RANDY
Address
43 MONARCH CREST TRL
City
DURANGO
State / Zip Code
Colorado81301-7792
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51636136
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73C5E

Additional Details

Registration
N56537
Serial Number
7467C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00660316

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 18:07:53)
Airport
Latitude
37.314926
Longitude
-108.111722

Data Source

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

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