N5659Z - Maule M-5-180C Aircraft Registration

MAULE M-5-180C

Aircraft Description

N5659Z is a Maule M-5-180C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Jim S in Abilene, KS. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2013. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73D28 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5659Z was last updated on July 7, 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-5-180C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5659Z. 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
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-5-180C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON JIM S
Address
2530 GAME RD
City
ABILENE
State / Zip Code
Kansas67410-6963
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51636450
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73D28

Additional Details

Registration
N5659Z
Serial Number
8069C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402025

Data Source

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

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