N9489L - American Aviation AA-1A Aircraft Registration

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AMERICAN AVIATION AA-1A

Aircraft Description

N9489L is a American Aviation AA-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ford John C in Norman, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N9489L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2E7E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9489L was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 366 American Aviation aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AA-1A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9489L. 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
AMERICAN AVIATION
Model
AA-1A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AA1AA-1 Lynx
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 19, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FORD JOHN C
Address
1515 HURON ST
City
NORMAN
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73071-3611
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53227176
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2E7E

Additional Details

Registration
N9489L
Serial Number
AA1A-0289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00944670

Data Source

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

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