N78940 - Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N78940 is a Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaskins Gregory G in Godley, TX. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N78940 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB4F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78940 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5902, -97.3382 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78940 was last updated on March 7, 2025. 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 N78940. 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
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
GASKINS GREGORY G
Address
512 MCKITTRICK CT
City
GODLEY
State / Zip Code
Texas76044-3749
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)
52532362
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB4F2

Additional Details

Registration
N78940
Serial Number
1974
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00605060

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 22:17:59)
Airport
Latitude
32.721359
Longitude
-97.863684

Data Source

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

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