N5808L - 1971 American AA-5 Aircraft Registration

AA5

1971 AMERICAN AA-5

Aircraft Description

N5808L is a 1971 American AA-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christensen Donald R in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 6, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 1978. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5808L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A77963 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5808L was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 306 American aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AA-5 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5808L. 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
1971
Manufacturer
AMERICAN
Model
AA-5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AA5AA-5 Traveler
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 6, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTENSEN DONALD R
Address
PO BOX 142023
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99514-2023
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51674543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A77963

Additional Details

Registration
N5808L
Serial Number
AA5-0008
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261605

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC