# N618TG: 2018 Mooney International M20U - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Mooney International M20U](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-international-m20u) (registry code 5870232, 4 seats) - Engine: [Continental IO-550-G](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-g) (registry code 17213) - Data sheets: [TCDS 2A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A3) (Mooney International Corporation), [TCDS E3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E3SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 32-0008 - Year built: 2018 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: December 21, 2018 - Certificate issued: February 13, 2025 - Expires: February 29, 2032 - Mode S code: A80E26 - Registered owner: [Gmg Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GMG%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Leesville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Leesville) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 31.1574° N, 93.1739° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 71446, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=618TG - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618TG From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 18 in force ### Matched by airframe (Mooney International M20U) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Continental IO-550-G) - [AD 2023-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-04): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Oct 26, 2023 - [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2014-05-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-29): SAP replacement parts manufacturer approval (PMA) investment cast cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-AF and 55 more. Effective Apr 25, 2014 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 93-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-15): Fuel Pump Drive Shaft · Continental Motors IO-520-B, IO-520-BA, IO-520-BB and 27 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-17): Oil Pick-Up Tube · Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 104 more. Effective Aug 23, 1993 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991 - [AD 88-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-06): Oil Filter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 155 more. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [AD 98-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-08): Exhaust Roller Rocker Arm · Roller rocker arm P/N PE 92I intake and PE92E exhaust (Performance Engineering STC SE8594SW) ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023 - [AD 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Mar 29, 2022 - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 2009-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-16-03) (historical): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors IO-520-A, IO-520-B, IO-520-BA and 55 more. Effective Sep 9, 2009 - [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more - [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (11 in force) - [SAIB 2023-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-02): Landing Gear System. Issued Mar 3, 2023 - [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020 - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-07): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder: Identification Information for Superior Air Parts, PMA Cylinder Heads for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520,and IO-550 Series Engines.. Issued Nov 2, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 - [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N618TG. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N618TG. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (55, first 50) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Mooney International M20U) - [STC SA01134DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01134DE): Installation of EarthX ETX680-24-TSO Lithium Battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC - [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04428CH): Installation of electric air conditioning system in accordance with Master Drawing List (MDL) as listed on AML No. SA04428CH, or later FAA approved revision. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC - [STC SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA02573SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02573SE): Installation of a Garmin GDL 82 UAT Datalink Transceiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01439SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01439SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces of the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA02193CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02193CH): Power increase to 310 BHP by Installation of Powerlite STC SE02930AT or CMI IO-550N Engine rated at 310 BHP/2700 RPMs and Hartzell Propeller Model PHC-J3YF-1RF/F7693DF(B)-2 propeller. Mooney International Corp - [STC SA1787WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1787WE): Installation of Brittain NAV-2B flight control system. Brittain Industries, Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC ST02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02547AT): Installation of a voice alert system. Aircraft Components Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA2986WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2986WE): Installation of Pathfinder autopilot systems. (M20 SERIES see MDL No. 77-030-1 for approved models). Astronautics Corporation of America. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA3145SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3145SO): Provides an approved procedure for applying Aero-Trim Aeroseal, P/N 500 externally to wing skin seams of fuel tanks to stop seepage from micro leaks up to .005 inches wide. Aero Trim, Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1570WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1570WE): Installation of Brittain NAV-2 flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1584WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1584WE): Installation of Brittain Model B-6 flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1780WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1780WE): Installation of Brittain Industries LSA-5 flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1785WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1785WE): Installation of Brittain Industries B2C flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1786WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1786WE): Installation of Brittain Industries B-6 flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1-615](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-615): Installation of Fram lube oil filter Model PB55-1. Fram Aerospace. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1177WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1177WE): WECO carburetor temperature monitor. Winnen Richard P. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA1550WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1550WE): Installation of Brittain LSA-4 flight control system. Brittain Industries Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA241SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA241SO): Mooney dorsal fin 4175-51. Atlanta Aero Service Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA4-1542](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1542): Ceconite 101 covering of rudder, elevators, ailerons, and flaps. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA4-768](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-768): Fuel flow filter 30409A with element 1A0235 and adapter 2A0083. Winslow Aerofilter Corp. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA4-925](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-925): Magnetic flight director 2000. Clarkson Company. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA42SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA42SO): A-100 burglar alarm system. Kapu Alarms Inc. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA848WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA848WE): Air-Guard anti-collision light. Tibbetts Aircraft Radio. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation ### Approved for the engine (Continental IO-550-G) - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SE09356SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09356SC): Install F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter adapter for a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-550 Series - [STC SE02930AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02930AT): STC for conversion of TCM IO-550-G to Model IO-550-G-PL that has the same performance ratings and limitations as TCM Model IO-550-N. Mooney International Corp - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE1688GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1688GL): Installation of a Shadin Company fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc - [STC SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA All 55: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618TG/stcs.md ## Related - Other Mooney International M20U aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-international-m20u/aircraft.md - The Continental IO-550-G engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-g.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.