N720MJ - Socata Tbm 700 Aircraft Registration

TBM7

SOCATA TBM 700

Aircraft Description

N720MJ is a Socata TBM 700, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Aardsma Mark in Champaign, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-60A engine producing 1050 horsepower, N720MJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A4A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N720MJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.1674, -89.3160 on April 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N720MJ 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 SOCATA TBM-700A was the world's first pressurized single-engine turboprop to enter production, establishing an entirely new market segment in business aviation. First flown on July 14, 1988, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64 turboprop engine that could seat six to seven passengers. With a maximum cruise speed of 300 knots and a service ceiling exceeding 30,000 feet, the 37-foot aircraft delivered jet-like performance with turboprop efficiency. The aircraft was manufactured by SOCATA as part of a joint venture with Mooney Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 1,070 Socata aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TBM7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N720MJ. 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
Manufacturer
SOCATA
Model
TBM 700
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TBM7TBM-700A
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
AARDSMA MARK
Address
2107 EMERALD DR
City
CHAMPAIGN
State / Zip Code
Illinois61822-3532
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
Horsepower
1050 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52322250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A4A8

Additional Details

Registration
N720MJ
Serial Number
34
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374412

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2026 (UTC 15:44:11)
Airport
Latitude
43.167425
Longitude
-89.31597

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC