Mooney M-18
98 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1948 to 1958; half of them date from 1952 or earlier. Texas has the most (18). 18% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the M-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (58), Lycoming 0-145B Series (31), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 103 mph
- Maker on the register
- Mooney
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 18, 1991; newest September 23, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 19 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Plyler Aviation LP · Wingnut INC · Ranger Airfield Foundation · Port Townsend Aero Museum · Mountain Air INC · Kansas Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 8 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 8 most recent of 8 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Mooney M-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
98 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Mooney M-18s?
Texas, with 18.
Who owns the Mooney M-18?
18% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 11 M-18LA (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N18GS | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2026-09-23 | Valid |
| N4088 | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-11-21 | Valid |
| N4055 | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | Valid |
| N4103 | Mooney M-18LA |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, Washington |
Standard | 2018-05-16 | Valid |
| N60MM | Mooney M-18LA |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-04-25 | Valid |
| N4104 | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2015-12-12 | Valid |
| N4105 | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2008-12-16 | Valid |
| N497M | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2004-05-04 | Valid |
| N100JM | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2004-03-30 | Valid |
| N4097 | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2004-01-09 | Valid |
| N488M | Mooney M-18LA |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2000-06-22 | Valid |