N9972A - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N9972A is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nourish Bruce J in Seattle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N9972A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADEF43 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9972A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.3417, -122.2393 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9972A was last updated on October 6, 2025. 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 N9972A. 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 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
NOURISH BRUCE J
Address
417 E PINE ST APT 203
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98122-2374
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)
53367503
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADEF43

Additional Details

Registration
N9972A
Serial Number
19553
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693330

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 19:11:27)
Airport
Latitude
47.34169
Longitude
-122.239311

Data Source

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

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