N9768A - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N9768A is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beachy Benjamin D in Whittington, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N9768A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD9D60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9768A was last updated on January 28, 2024. 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 N9768A. 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
1950
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
August 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BEACHY BENJAMIN D
Address
14032 SHILO CEMETERY RD
City
WHITTINGTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois62897-1230
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53316540
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD9D60

Additional Details

Registration
N9768A
Serial Number
19409
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 28, 2024
Last Update Date
January 28, 2024
Unique ID
00853890

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC