N9543A - 1949 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1949 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N9543A is a 1949 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Best Alvin A in Anchorage, AK. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 1975. Powered by a Franklin 6A4165 SERIES engine producing 165 horsepower, N9543A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD4645 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9543A was last updated on April 2, 1977. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 170, once the world's biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft, revolutionized private aviation as an affordable four-seat tailwheel aircraft. First flown in February 1948, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 145-horsepower Continental C-145 engine that could carry four occupants. With a maximum gross weight of 2,200 pounds and fuel capacity of up to 42 gallons, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C170.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9543A. 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
1949
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Certificate of Registration has been revoked
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 1975

Registered Owner

Name
BEST ALVIN A
Address
6222 DIMOND
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A4165 SERIES
Horsepower
165 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53243105
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD4645

Additional Details

Registration
N9543A
Serial Number
19104
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 2, 1977
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00366048

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC