N578TA - Mooney M20R Aircraft Registration

M20P

MOONEY M20R

Aircraft Description

N578TA is a Mooney M20R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wag Aviation LLC in Billings, MT. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76DCB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N578TA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6113, -88.0579 on January 31, 2026. The FAA registry record for N578TA was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Mooney M-20, the fastest single-engine piston aircraft of its era, revolutionized efficient personal aviation when it first flew in September 1953. This low-wing, four-seat monoplane featured laminar-flow airfoils and innovative wooden construction that achieved speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Over 11,000 M-20s have been manufactured across 17 variants since production began in 1955, making it the most successful design by Al Mooney. The aircraft was produced by Mooney Aircraft Company in Kerrville, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M20P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N578TA. 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
MOONEY
Model
M20R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WAG AVIATION LLC
Address
821 N 27TH ST BOX 274
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
Montana59101-1121
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51666713
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76DCB

Additional Details

Registration
N578TA
Serial Number
29-0153
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00627141

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 15:48:47)
Airport
Latitude
30.475935
Longitude
-87.874091

Data Source

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

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