N78905 - 1961 Mooney M20B Aircraft Registration

M20P

1961 MOONEY M20B

Aircraft Description

N78905 is a 1961 Mooney M20B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Molly Malone LLC in Albuquerque, NM. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB46B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78905 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) on February 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78905 was last updated on December 13, 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 N78905. 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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MOLLY MALONE LLC
Address
1465 WAGON TRAIN DR SE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87123
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52532153
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB46B

Additional Details

Registration
N78905
Serial Number
1919
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
December 13, 2023
Last Update Date
December 13, 2023
Unique ID
00255040

Last Known Position

Date
February 22, 2026 (UTC 22:11:04)
Airport
Latitude
35.033295
Longitude
-106.621516

Data Source

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

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