N9873J - 1976 Cessna A150M Aircraft Registration

C150

1976 CESSNA A150M

Aircraft Description

N9873J is a 1976 Cessna A150M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richards Bradley R in Lake Oswego, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on June 26, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N9873J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC7EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9873J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.4611, -122.1150 on July 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9873J was last updated on January 4, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9873J. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A150M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
88 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 4, 1976
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 26, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDS BRADLEY R
Address
3964 CARMAN DR
City
LAKE OSWEGO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97035-2472
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53343757
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC7EF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N9873J
Serial Number
A1500682
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 4, 2024
Last Update Date
January 4, 2024
Unique ID
00853610

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 21:00:20)
Airport
Latitude
45.53817
Longitude
-122.943469

Data Source

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

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