N74551 - 1961 Mooney M20B Aircraft Registration

N74551 is a 1961 Mooney M20B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maldonado Edward R in Independence, OR. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA083E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N74551 was last updated on October 6, 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 N74551. 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.