N6281U - 1962 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1962 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N6281U is a 1962 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pavon Francisco J in Boerne, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6281U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A83683 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6281U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.4244, -99.3187 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6281U was last updated on September 15, 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 N6281U. 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
1962
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 29, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
PAVON FRANCISCO J
Address
109 COLETO CRK
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
Texas78006-2892
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)
52033203
Mode S Code (Hex)
A83683

Additional Details

Registration
N6281U
Serial Number
2120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261776

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 23:59:49)
Airport
Latitude
29.424362
Longitude
-99.31873

Data Source

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

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