N9956C - Stinson L-5 Aircraft Registration

L5

STINSON L-5

Aircraft Description

N9956C is a Stinson L-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crites Kenneth J in Lake Jackson, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C engine producing 190 horsepower, N9956C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE863 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9956C was last updated on April 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Stinson Aircraft Company was a pioneer American aircraft manufacturer active from 1920 to 1950. Stinson Voyagers and Reliant aircraft are prized by antique aircraft enthusiasts and remain flyable today. AviatorDB tracks 1,986 Stinson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the L-5 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9956C. 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
STINSON
Model
L-5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L5L-5 Sentinel
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CRITES KENNETH J
Address
17 BAYOU RD
City
LAKE JACKSON
State / Zip Code
Texas77566-3735
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-435A/0-435C
Horsepower
190 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53364143
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE863

Additional Details

Registration
N9956C
Serial Number
04003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00590170

Data Source

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

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