N5893L - 1972 American AA-5 Aircraft Registration

AA5

1972 AMERICAN AA-5

Aircraft Description

N5893L is a 1972 American AA-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hegwood Jonathan E in Petal, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5893L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79A23 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5893L was last updated on April 21, 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 N5893L. 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
1972
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
June 19, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HEGWOOD JONATHAN E
Address
85 HOLLY TRL
City
PETAL
State / Zip Code
Mississippi39465-7865
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)
51715043
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79A23

Additional Details

Registration
N5893L
Serial Number
AA5-0093
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00731855

Data Source

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

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