N8139E - 1959 Mooney M20A Aircraft Registration

M20P

1959 MOONEY M20A

Aircraft Description

N8139E is a 1959 Mooney M20A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Elliott Carl J in Fort Worth, TX. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 1973. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N8139E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1819 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8139E was last updated on January 14, 1977. 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 N8139E. 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
1959
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20A
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
Certificate of Registration has been revoked
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
ELLIOTT CARL J
Address
PO BOX 4415
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76106
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)
52614031
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1819

Additional Details

Registration
N8139E
Serial Number
1410
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
January 14, 1977
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00313468

Data Source

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

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