N6473U - 1962 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1962 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N6473U is a 1962 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rich Lucas Aircraft Sales LLC in Lincoln Park, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1962. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6473U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88210 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6473U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5260, -75.0526 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6473U was last updated on March 11, 2026. 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 N6473U. 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
August 21, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
CARDINAL EXPLORATION LLC
Address
200 S WING ST UNIT 579
City
NORTHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Michigan48167-1832
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)
52101020
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88210

Additional Details

Registration
N6473U
Serial Number
2220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272416

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 18:53:45)
Airport
Latitude
42.969727
Longitude
-83.725401

Data Source

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

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