N6577U - 1962 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1962 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N6577U is a 1962 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Koehler Richard E in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 1987. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N6577U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8AA1B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6577U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6577U was last updated on March 4, 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 N6577U. 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
December 11, 1962
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
KOEHLER RICHARD E
Address
1804 WRIGHT DR
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6765
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52125033
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8AA1B

Additional Details

Registration
N6577U
Serial Number
2359
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00802736

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 15:29:05)
Airport
Latitude
29.080997
Longitude
-81.043827

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC