N78890 - 1964 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1964 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N78890 is a 1964 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edmondson Donald M in Harvest, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 4, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N78890 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB1EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78890 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7051, -86.6910 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78890 was last updated on January 22, 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 N78890. 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
1964
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
November 4, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
EDMONDSON DONALD M
Address
102 LOU ELLEN LN
City
HARVEST
State / Zip Code
Alabama35749-9336
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)
52530752
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB1EA

Additional Details

Registration
N78890
Serial Number
2905
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00705050

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 17:37:01)
Airport
Latitude
34.705124
Longitude
-86.691041

Data Source

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

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