C-FFJS - 1952 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 Cessna 170B

Aircraft Description

NC-FFJS is a 1952 Cessna 170B, a single-engine aircraft registered to Ruf James May in Airdrie, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C00E31 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. 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 NC-FFJS. 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
1952
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
170B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Ruf James May
Address
102 Canals Close SW
City
Airdrie
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT4B0S6
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C00E31

Additional Details

Registration
C-FFJS
Serial Number
20346
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

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