N74568 - 1961 Mooney M20B Aircraft Registration

M20P

1961 MOONEY M20B

Aircraft Description

N74568 is a 1961 Mooney M20B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Willis Charles D in Katy, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 2010. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N74568 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0868 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N74568 was last updated on April 21, 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 N74568. 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
1961
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 13, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIS CHARLES D
Address
3207 LATROBE LN
City
KATY
State / Zip Code
Texas77450-8536
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)
52404150
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA0868

Additional Details

Registration
N74568
Serial Number
1879
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00062527

Data Source

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

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