N5962V - 1963 Eaa Biplane JM-1 Aircraft Registration

MP20

1963 EAA BIPLANE JM-1

Aircraft Description

N5962V is a 1963 Eaa Biplane JM-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Downs Steve M in Camden, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N5962V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7B663 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5962V was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The PLAN MP-205 Busard was a French single-seat racing aircraft designed for homebuilder construction, representing the specialized market for amateur-built high-performance aircraft in the 1970s. First flown in 1975, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by a Continental piston engine, typically the 90-horsepower C90-8F variant. Named after the French word for "harrier," this sleek aircraft measured compact dimensions suitable for sport flying and racing competitions. The aircraft was manufactured by Max Plan in France and marketed as plans for homebuilding enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 12 Eaa Biplane aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is MP20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5962V. 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
1963
Manufacturer
EAA BIPLANE
Model
JM-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
MP20MP-205 Busard
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 9, 1980
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
DOWNS STEVE M
Address
960 AIRPORT RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38320-4710
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51733143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7B663

Additional Details

Registration
N5962V
Serial Number
2
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00592005

Data Source

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

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