N9971A - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N9971A is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zilinsky Robert F in Willowbrook, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 1987. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N9971A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADEF20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9971A was last updated on June 23, 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 80,556 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 N9971A. 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
June 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
ZILINSKY ROBERT F
Address
6350 THURLOW ST
City
WILLOWBROOK
State / Zip Code
Illinois60527-6307
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)
53367440
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADEF20

Additional Details

Registration
N9971A
Serial Number
19629
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00933330

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 20:58:33)
Airport
Latitude
41.734919
Longitude
-88.202777

Data Source

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

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