N6046X - 1960 Mooney M20A Aircraft Registration

M20P

1960 MOONEY M20A

Aircraft Description

N6046X is a 1960 Mooney M20A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hays Carl W in Kingman, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 1973. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6046X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D95B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6046X was last updated on July 28, 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 N6046X. 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
1960
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 11, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
HAYS CARL W
Address
4905 FLIGHTLINE DR
City
KINGMAN
State / Zip Code
Arizona86401
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51754533
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D95B

Additional Details

Registration
N6046X
Serial Number
1637
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00240966

Data Source

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

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