N79339 - 1998 Mooney International CORP M20R Aircraft Registration

M20P

1998 MOONEY INTERNATIONAL CORP M20R

Aircraft Description

N79339 is a 1998 Mooney International Corp M20R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wetzel Matthew DBA in Round Mountain, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-G engine producing 280 horsepower, N79339 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC60D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79339 was last updated on May 12, 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 47 Mooney International Corp 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 N79339. 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
1998
Manufacturer
MOONEY INTERNATIONAL CORP
Model
M20R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
WETZEL MATTHEW DBA
Address
PO BOX 70
City
ROUND MOUNTAIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78663-0070
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550-G
Horsepower
280 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52543015
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC60D

Additional Details

Registration
N79339
Serial Number
29-0171
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123896

Data Source

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

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