# N9483L: 1971 American AA-1A, registration cancelled 2013-09-11

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 11, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [American AA-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a) (registry code 0630710)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A11EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11EA), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: AA1A-0283
- Year built: 1971
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 4, 1971
- Certificate issued: November 8, 2003
- Last registry action: August 25, 2007
- Mode S code: AD2DAC
- Owner when cancelled: [Shute Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUTE%20MICHAEL%20B)
- Location: [Grantsburg, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Grantsburg)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.7513° N, 92.6924° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54840, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9483L
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9483L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9483L-2013-09-11

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the American AA-1A: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI08CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA226), Jul 22, 2008: American AA-1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076), Feb 6, 2008: American AA-1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20080722843389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080722843389A), Jul 22, 2008: Amrgen AA1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, Destroyed. (-23) On July 22,2008 at 1930 CDT pilot/owner [privacy data omitted] crashed aircraft N9483L. On takeoff heading east from pilot's private field located at…
- [Accident 20080206857799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080206857799A), Feb 6, 2008: Americ AA1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, Substantial damage. Performed 4 touch and gos on snow covered grass runway. A full stop was planned for the fifth landing. On roll out, pilot released brake pressure and aircraft…

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