N8278H - Callair A-9 Aircraft Registration

CLA

CALLAIR A-9

Aircraft Description

N8278H is a Callair A-9, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cedar Hill Aviation Service Llpc in Cedar Hill, TN. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8278H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4E54 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8278H was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The CallAir A-2 was a rugged two-seat utility aircraft designed specifically for ranching operations in Wyoming's challenging mountain terrain. First flown in 1940, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by a single 125-horsepower Avco Lycoming O-290-A engine that could accommodate two occupants with a maximum gross weight of 1,550 pounds. Despite achieving a maximum speed of 112 mph and demonstrating exceptional short-field capabilities with a landing speed of just 42 mph, only 16 A-2s were produced between 1946 and the early 1950s by the Call Aircraft Company of Afton, Wyoming. AviatorDB tracks 44 Callair aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CLA.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8278H. 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
Manufacturer
CALLAIR
Model
A-9
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CLAA-2
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 8, 1965
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CEDAR HILL AVIATION SERVICE LLPC
Address
2737 KINNEYS RD
City
CEDAR HILL
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37032-4937
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52647124
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4E54

Additional Details

Registration
N8278H
Serial Number
1147
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00193531

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC