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N221X

Built 1977 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Maule M-5
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
500 nm
Cruise speed
150 kt
Max speed
157 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
200 m
Landing distance
200 m
Weights
MTOW
1,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
150 L
Dimensions
Length
7.1 m
Wingspan
10.1 m
Height
1.9 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
5
Last 90 days
7
Last seen
2 Oct 2026
Tracked since
29 Sept 2026
  • … → PAWS2 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight29 Sept 2026 · 0h 22m

Showing the 2 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
469Maule M-5 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N221XUSACTIVE
    NAPFLIN ERICH P
    1997 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N221X — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N221X?

N221X is a Maule M-5, built in 1977. Sprinkle's record for N221X covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N221X currently active?

Registry records list N221X's status as Active, registered in United States — a Maule M-5.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N221X?

N221X carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 7139C, the serial assigned to this Maule M-5 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N221X?

N221X's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A1E6C5 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Maule M-5 broadcasts.