N117GS - 1956 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1956 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N117GS is a 1956 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simdorn William N in Scappoose, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 4, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N117GS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A046DB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N117GS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.7952, -122.8690 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N117GS was last updated on October 13, 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 N117GS. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 4, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SIMDORN WILLIAM N
Address
33315 SW MEADOWBROOK DR
City
SCAPPOOSE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97056-4031
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50043333
Mode S Code (Hex)
A046DB

Additional Details

Registration
N117GS
Serial Number
27157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00113779

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 17:59:21)
Airport
Latitude
45.791574
Longitude
-122.863197

Data Source

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

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