N83786 - 1966 Callair A-9 Aircraft Registration

CLA

1966 CALLAIR A-9

Aircraft Description

N83786 is a 1966 Callair A-9, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riggin Flight Service INC in Madison, SD. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N83786 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB75EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83786 was last updated on October 20, 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 N83786. 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
1966
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
June 9, 1977
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RIGGIN FLIGHT SERVICE INC
Address
1600 AIRPORT DR
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57042-7217
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)
52672752
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB75EA

Additional Details

Registration
N83786
Serial Number
1217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00803241

Data Source

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

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