N9256M - 1966 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

M20P

1966 MOONEY M20C

Aircraft Description

N9256M is a 1966 Mooney M20C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lone Star Magni Gyro INC in Taylor, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N9256M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACD3F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9256M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lakefront Airport (KNEW) on February 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9256M was last updated on February 25, 2026. 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 N9256M. 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
1966
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
June 24, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
LONE STAR MAGNI GYRO INC
Address
3107 DAVIS ST
City
TAYLOR
State / Zip Code
Texas76574-5132
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)
53151763
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACD3F3

Additional Details

Registration
N9256M
Serial Number
3453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 25, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00830671

Last Known Position

Date
February 24, 2026 (UTC 01:00:17)
Airport
Latitude
30.565734
Longitude
-97.443622

Data Source

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

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