N9955A - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N9955A is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Harry J in West Bend, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N9955A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE83E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9955A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4169, -88.1423 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9955A was last updated on September 25, 2023. 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 80,402 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 N9955A. 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
September 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON HARRY J
Address
1947 SOUTHWOOD TRL
City
WEST BEND
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53090-8971
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)
53364076
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE83E

Additional Details

Registration
N9955A
Serial Number
19315
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 25, 2023
Last Update Date
September 25, 2023
Unique ID
00513390

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 14:26:26)
Airport
Latitude
43.416851
Longitude
-88.142264

Data Source

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

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